Play of the Month | Romeo and Juliet

Synopsis

Introduces two households in Verona whose ancient feud drives their children, Romeo and Juliet, to a doomed love that ends in their tragic deaths, ultimately reconciling their families.

Further Information

Scene by scene breakdown

Play of the Month | Romeo and Juliet

2'05'00''

A 1967 televised adaptation of the classic Shakespeare tragedy play.

Play of the Month | Romeo and Juliet - Prologue

1'06''

Introduces two households in Verona whose ancient feud drives their children, Romeo and Juliet, to a doomed love that ends in...

Play of the Month | Romeo and Juliet - Act 1 Scene 1

8'36''

This captures the servants' quarrel escalating into a public fight, the Prince's warning, and the introduction of Romeo'...

Play of the Month | Romeo and Juliet - Act 1 Scene 2

3'42''

Paris speaks to Capulet about marrying Juliet.

Play of the Month | Romeo and Juliet - Act 1 Scene 3

4'41''

Lady Capulet and Nurse discuss Paris with Juliet.

Play of the Month | Romeo and Juliet - Act 1 Scene 4

4'19''

Romeo is reluctant to go to the Capulet feast; Mercutio teases him.

Play of the Month | Romeo and Juliet - Act 1 Scene 5

7'34''

Romeo meets Juliet; they fall in love at first sight.

Play of the Month | Romeo and Juliet - Act 2 Scene 1

2'09''

Romeo hides near Capulet's orchard.

Play of the Month | Romeo and Juliet - Act 2 Scene 2

7'44''

Romeo and Juliet confess love and plan marriage.

Play of the Month | Romeo and Juliet - Act 2 Scene 3

2'23''

Romeo asks Friar Lawrence to marry them.

Play of the Month | Romeo and Juliet - Act 2 Scene 4

8'27''

Mercutio teases Nurse; Romeo arranges wedding plans.

Play of the Month | Romeo and Juliet - Act 2 Scene 5

4'11''

Nurse delays telling Juliet of Romeo's plans.

Play of the Month | Romeo and Juliet - Act 2 Scene 6

1'59''

Romeo and Juliet marry in secret.

Play of the Month | Romeo and Juliet - Act 3 Scene 1

15'01''

Tybalt kills Mercutio; Romeo kills Tybalt.

Play of the Month | Romeo and Juliet - Act 3 Scene 2

5'34''

Juliet learns Romeo killed Tybalt; conflicted emotions.

Play of the Month | Romeo and Juliet - Act 3 Scene 3

4'50''

Romeo hides with Friar Lawrence; fears banishment.

Play of the Month | Romeo and Juliet - Act 3 Scene 4

1'40''

Capulet arranges Juliet's marriage to Paris.

Play of the Month | Romeo and Juliet - Act 3 Scene 5

9'43''

Romeo leaves; Juliet argues with her parents.

Play of the Month | Romeo and Juliet - Act 4 Scene 1

4'01''

Juliet threatens suicide; Friar gives her sleeping potion.

Play of the Month | Romeo and Juliet - Act 4 Scene 2

1'11''

Capulet prepares for Juliet's wedding.

Play of the Month | Romeo and Juliet - Act 4 Scene 3

2'44''

Juliet drinks potion alone.

Play of the Month | Romeo and Juliet - Act 4 Scene 4

59''

Nurse and Capulets prepare for the wedding.

Play of the Month | Romeo and Juliet - Act 4 Scene 5

2'33''

Juliet is discovered; wedding becomes funeral.

Play of the Month | Romeo and Juliet - Act 5 Scene 1

4'08''

Romeo buys poison and heads to her tomb.

Play of the Month | Romeo and Juliet - Act 5 Scene 2

1'08''

Friar John is unable to deliver message to Romeo.

Play of the Month | Romeo and Juliet - Act 5 Scene 3

13'56''

Romeo kills Paris, takes poison; Juliet wakes and kills herself.

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Romeo and Juliet | BBC One