Martin McNamara
London writer
Our adaptation of Brendan Behan's Borstal Boy coming to BBC Radio Four and BBC Sounds in April, starring Brendan Coyle
How Sean was transformed into James
A Modern Pygmalion tale
When Sean became James tells the story of the making of Dr No and of the unique and very different groups of men who came together to accidentally create one of the most influential films of all time.
As Barbara Broccoli, the daughter of Cubby, and producer of the current Bond franchise recalled. ‘The original filmmakers were (producers) Cubby and Harry, (writer) Ian Fleming, (director) Terence Young and Sean Connery. They all created something extraordinary. They changed cinema history. They pushed the envelope.’
Rita McGrinder Is Still Here
An original one woman play coming to a stage near you in 2023
STILL AVAILABLE TO LISTENERS - Mosley Must Fall
October 1936. Tensions are rising in the streets of East London as Oswald Mosley and his fascists prepare to march through the Jewish and Irish ghetto
BBC Play of the Week Critic's choice, Daily Telegraph
"Compelling drama" Mail on Sunday "Engaging" Spectator
Fifteen gets its television premiere on ShortsTV in the US
Paul Hill was gaoled for 15 years for crimes he did not commit. This is his
story. Written by Martin McNamara. Directed by Sebastien Blanc. Starring
Stefan McCusker. "Graphic, painful to watch, but very well done. A shocking story." - Chris Mullin, former MP and human rights campaigner
Official selection at festivals around the world including Taos Shortz Film Fest, New Mexico, 8 Firenze Film Corti International Festival, Florence, Dalmatia Film Festival, Croatia, Ontario International Film Festival, Lift Off Global Network Manchester Film Festival, Festival Angaelica, Duluth, MN, America and Belfast Film Festival.
STILL AVAILABLE TO LISTENERS
My short monologue Dennis available from Green Curtain Theatre Dennis is performed by the excellent Irish actor Donal Cox.
A monologue for anyone who has ever attended an Irish funeral, or who knows the name Count John McCormack.
STILL AVAILABLE TO LISTENERS Archive on 4. From Inside: The Guildford 4 BBC Radio 4
Radio documentary telling the story of Paul Hill and The Guildford Four, based on Hill's prison letters, includes interview with Paul and readings from Jonjo O'Neill.
Produced by Mary Ward Lowery. Presented by Martin McNamara
Listen to the documentary here The story behind the letters
My Cambodian Twin - radio drama by Martin McNamara
The true story of Annie Caulfield and her determination to complete her final travel book as she battled illness. Starring Pippa Haywood & Paul Ritter. Producer Emma Harding. BBC Radio 4, broadcast 2019
'Pick of the Week' The Observer 'Pick of the Week' Radio Four
'An uncompromising and moving paean to love, friendship and bloody-
mindedness' The Times
Annie's book available
