Play of the Month | Macbeth: Act 5 Scene 7

Play of the Month | Macbeth

Shakespeare's classic tragedy, broadcast as part of the Play of the Month drama strand.

Play of the Month | Macbeth: Act 1 Scene 1

Three witches plan to meet Macbeth after the battle.

Play of the Month | Macbeth: Act 1 Scene 2

A sergeant reports Macbeth's bravery in battle to King Duncan.

Play of the Month | Macbeth: Act 1 Scene 3

The witches greet Macbeth with three titles; Banquo receives prophecies.

Play of the Month | Macbeth: Act 1 Scene 4

Duncan names Malcolm Prince of Cumberland; Macbeth hides his ambition.

Play of the Month | Macbeth: Act 1 Scene 5

Lady Macbeth reads Macbeth's letter and calls on dark spirits.

Play of the Month | Macbeth: Act 1 Scene 6

Duncan arrives at Macbeth's castle, praising its beauty.

Play of the Month | Macbeth: Act 1 Scene 7

Macbeth hesitates to kill Duncan; Lady Macbeth persuades him.

Play of the Month | Macbeth: Act 2 Scene 1

Macbeth sees a vision of a dagger leading him to Duncan's chamber.

Play of the Month | Macbeth: Act 2 Scene 2

Macbeth murders Duncan and is shaken; Lady Macbeth steadies him.

Play of the Month | Macbeth: Act 2 Scene 3

The murder is discovered; Macbeth kills the guards; Malcolm and Donalbain flee.

Play of the Month | Macbeth: Act 2 Scene 4

Ross and an old man discuss unnatural events; Macbeth is crowned.

Play of the Month | Macbeth: Act 3 Scene 1

Banquo suspects Macbeth; Macbeth hires murderers.

Play of the Month | Macbeth: Act 3 Scene 2

Lady Macbeth senses Macbeth's anxiety; he hints at Banquo's murder.

Play of the Month | Macbeth: Act 3 Scene 3

Banquo is killed; Fleance escapes.

Play of the Month | Macbeth: Act 3 Scene 4

Banquo's ghost appears at Macbeth's banquet.

Play of the Month | Macbeth: Act 3 Scene 6

Lords suspect Macbeth; Macduff goes to England.

Play of the Month | Macbeth: Act 4 Scene 1

The witches show Macbeth three apparitions.

Play of the Month | Macbeth: Act 4 Scene 2

Macbeth orders the murder of Macduff's wife and children.

Play of the Month | Macbeth: Act 4 Scene 3

Malcolm tests Macduff's loyalty; Macduff vows revenge.

Play of the Month | Macbeth: Act 5 Scene 1

Lady Macbeth sleepwalks, consumed by guilt.

Play of the Month | Macbeth: Act 5 Scene 2

Scottish forces gather against Macbeth.

Play of the Month | Macbeth: Act 5 Scene 3

Macbeth clings to witches' prophecies.

Play of the Month | Macbeth: Act 5 Scene 4

Malcolm's army disguises with branches.

Play of the Month | Macbeth: Act 5 Scene 5

Macbeth learns of Lady Macbeth's death; delivers 'Tomorrow' speech.

Play of the Month | Macbeth: Act 5 Scene 6

Malcolm, Siward, and Macduff lead their army toward Dunsinane, signalling the final assault on Macbeth's castle.

Play of the Month | Macbeth: Act 5 Scene 7

Macbeth fights and kills Young Siward.

Play of the Month | Macbeth: Act 5 Scene 8

Macduff kills Macbeth; Malcolm is crowned.