Synopsis
A 1983 BBC television presentation of Shakespeare's Macbeth. This was broadcast as part of the 37-play BBC Television Shakespeare project.
- Type: Plays
- Channel: BBC Two
- Play: Macbeth
Licence: ERA Licence required
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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The BBC Television Shakespeare | Macbeth
The BBC Television Shakespeare | Macbeth
A 1983 BBC television presentation of Shakespeare's Macbeth. This was broadcast as part of the 37-play BBC Television Shakespeare pr...

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Macbeth: Act 1 Scene 1
The BBC Television Shakespeare | Macbeth: Act 1 Scene 1
Three witches plan to meet Macbeth after the battle.

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Macbeth: Act 1 Scene 2
The BBC Television Shakespeare | Macbeth: Act 1 Scene 2
A sergeant reports Macbeth's bravery in battle to King Duncan.

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Macbeth: Act 1 Scene 3
The BBC Television Shakespeare | Macbeth: Act 1 Scene 3
The witches greet Macbeth with three titles; Banquo receives prophecies.

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Macbeth: Act 1 Scene 4
The BBC Television Shakespeare | Macbeth: Act 1 Scene 4
Duncan names Malcolm Prince of Cumberland; Macbeth hides his ambition.

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Macbeth: Act 1 Scene 5
The BBC Television Shakespeare | Macbeth: Act 1 Scene 5
Lady Macbeth reads Macbeth's letter and calls on dark spirits.

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Macbeth: Act 1 Scene 6
The BBC Television Shakespeare | Macbeth: Act 1 Scene 6
Duncan arrives at Macbeth's castle, praising its beauty.

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Macbeth: Act 1 Scene 7
The BBC Television Shakespeare | Macbeth: Act 1 Scene 7
Macbeth hesitates to kill Duncan; Lady Macbeth persuades him.

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Macbeth: Act 2 Scene 1
The BBC Television Shakespeare | Macbeth: Act 2 Scene 1
Macbeth sees a vision of a dagger leading him to Duncan's chamber.

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Macbeth: Act 2 Scene 2
The BBC Television Shakespeare | Macbeth: Act 2 Scene 2
Macbeth murders Duncan and is shaken; Lady Macbeth steadies him.

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Macbeth: Act 2 Scene 3
The BBC Television Shakespeare | Macbeth: Act 2 Scene 3
The murder is discovered; Macbeth kills the guards; Malcolm and Donalbain flee.

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Macbeth: Act 2 Scene 4
The BBC Television Shakespeare | Macbeth: Act 2 Scene 4
Ross and an old man discuss unnatural events; Macbeth is crowned.

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Macbeth: Act 3 Scene 1
The BBC Television Shakespeare | Macbeth: Act 3 Scene 1
Banquo suspects Macbeth; Macbeth hires murderers.

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Macbeth: Act 3 Scene 2
The BBC Television Shakespeare | Macbeth: Act 3 Scene 2
Lady Macbeth senses Macbeth's anxiety; he hints at Banquo's murder.

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Macbeth: Act 3 Scene 3
The BBC Television Shakespeare | Macbeth: Act 3 Scene 3
Banquo is killed; Fleance escapes.

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Macbeth: Act 3 Scene 4
The BBC Television Shakespeare | Macbeth: Act 3 Scene 4
Banquo's ghost appears at Macbeth's banquet.

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Macbeth: Act 4 Scene 1
The BBC Television Shakespeare | Macbeth: Act 4 Scene 1
The witches show Macbeth three apparitions.

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Macbeth: Act 4 Scene 2
The BBC Television Shakespeare | Macbeth: Act 4 Scene 2
Macbeth orders the murder of Macduff's wife and children.

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Macbeth: Act 4 Scene 3
The BBC Television Shakespeare | Macbeth: Act 4 Scene 3
Malcolm tests Macduff's loyalty; Macduff vows revenge.

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Macbeth: Act 5 Scene 1
The BBC Television Shakespeare | Macbeth: Act 5 Scene 1
Lady Macbeth sleepwalks, consumed by guilt.

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Macbeth: Act 5 Scene 2
The BBC Television Shakespeare | Macbeth: Act 5 Scene 2
Scottish forces gather against Macbeth.

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Macbeth: Act 5 Scene 3
The BBC Television Shakespeare | Macbeth: Act 5 Scene 3
Macbeth clings to witches' prophecies.

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Macbeth: Act 5 Scene 4
The BBC Television Shakespeare | Macbeth: Act 5 Scene 4
Malcolm's army disguises with branches.

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Macbeth: Act 5 Scene 5
The BBC Television Shakespeare | Macbeth: Act 5 Scene 5
Macbeth learns of Lady Macbeth's death; delivers 'Tomorrow' speech.

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Macbeth: Act 5 Scene 6
The BBC Television Shakespeare | Macbeth: Act 5 Scene 6
Malcolm, Siward, and Macduff lead their army toward Dunsinane, signalling the final assault on Macbeth's castle.

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Macbeth: Act 5 Scene 7
The BBC Television Shakespeare | Macbeth: Act 5 Scene 7
Macbeth fights and kills Young Siward.

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Macbeth: Act 5 Scene 8
The BBC Television Shakespeare | Macbeth: Act 5 Scene 8
Macduff kills Macbeth; Malcolm is crowned.

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