Synopsis
Romeo buys poison and heads to her tomb.
- Type: Scene Clip
- Channel: BBC Two
- Play: Romeo and Juliet
Licence: ERA Licence required
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Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
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The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet
The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet
A 1978 BBC production of the classic Shakespeare tragic tale of two star-crossed lovers in 14th-century Verona. This was th...

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Prologue
The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Prologue
Introduces two households in Verona whose ancient feud drives their children, Romeo and Juliet, to a doomed love...

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 1 Scene 1
The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 1 Scene 1
This captures the servants' quarrel escalating into a public fight, the Prince's warning, and the introduct...

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 1 Scene 2
The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 1 Scene 2
Paris speaks to Capulet about marrying Juliet.

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 1 Scene 3
The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 1 Scene 3
Lady Capulet and Nurse discuss Paris with Juliet.

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 1 Scene 4
The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 1 Scene 4
Romeo is reluctant to go to the Capulet feast; Mercutio teases him.

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 1 Scene 5
The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 1 Scene 5
Romeo meets Juliet; they fall in love at first sight.

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 2 Scene 1
The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 2 Scene 1
Romeo hides near Capulet's orchard.

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 2 Scene 2
The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 2 Scene 2
Romeo and Juliet confess love and plan marriage.

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 2 Scene 3
The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 2 Scene 3
Romeo asks Friar Lawrence to marry them.

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 2 Scene 4
The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 2 Scene 4
Mercutio teases Nurse; Romeo arranges wedding plans.

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 2 Scene 5
The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 2 Scene 5
Nurse delays telling Juliet of Romeo's plans.

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 2 Scene 6
The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 2 Scene 6
Romeo and Juliet marry in secret.

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 3 Scene 1
The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 3 Scene 1
Tybalt kills Mercutio; Romeo kills Tybalt.

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 3 Scene 2
The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 3 Scene 2
Juliet learns Romeo killed Tybalt; conflicted emotions.

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 3 Scene 3
The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 3 Scene 3
Romeo hides with Friar Lawrence; fears banishment.

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 3 Scene 4
The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 3 Scene 4
Capulet arranges Juliet's marriage to Paris.

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 3 Scene 5
The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 3 Scene 5
Romeo leaves; Juliet argues with her parents.

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 4 Scene 1
The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 4 Scene 1
Juliet threatens suicide; Friar gives her sleeping potion.

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 4 Scene 2
The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 4 Scene 2
Capulet prepares for Juliet's wedding.

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 4 Scene 3
The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 4 Scene 3
Juliet drinks potion alone.

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 4 Scene 4
The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 4 Scene 4
Nurse and Capulets prepare for the wedding.

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 4 Scene 5
The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 4 Scene 5
Juliet is discovered; wedding becomes funeral.

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 5 Scene 1
The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 5 Scene 1
Romeo buys poison and heads to her tomb.

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 5 Scene 2
The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 5 Scene 2
Friar John is unable to deliver message to Romeo.

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 5 Scene 3
The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 5 Scene 3
Romeo kills Paris, takes poison; Juliet wakes and kills herself.