James Plunkett
Author and broadcaster who provided the essay 'Samuel Beckett, The Work and the Man', recounting a personal encounter with Samuel Beckett and reflections on his life and family ties.
Best podcasts with James Plunkett
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Jan 25, 2026 • 34min
Working yourself, or watching others at it
Sharon Hogan, writer who turns a marathon walk into a tale of perseverance. James Plunkett, author and broadcaster recalling Samuel Beckett and family ties. Lar Redmond, storyteller of Liberties life and hard times. Benedict Kiely, novelist nostalgic about market voices. Angela O'Rourke, writer recalling labour-saving machines and washing rituals. John Ryan, essayist musing on work, craft and pleasure.
