Horrible Histories | S8E3 – Chaotic Collabs

Macbeth

Literature and the arts are filled with tales of group creativity - did you know that William Shakespeare sometimes brainstormed his plays? One of these instances surrounds Macbeth, and the decision to change his fairy characters into witches.

Access

Licence: ERA Licence required

Content

Type: Entertainment
Channel: CBBC
Duration: 29'22''
Broadcast date: 2019

Usage

UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted

Shakespeare Archive Resource

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