Macbeth Remixed

Macbeth

Series comparing the known historical facts about Macbeth with Shakespeare's dramatisation. Was Macbeth a murderous tyrant or a generous and popular king?

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Macbeth Remixed | 1: Tyrant or Treasure?

Macbeth Remixed | 1: Tyrant or Treasure?

2007 | 14'06''

Series comparing the known historical facts about Macbeth with Shakespeare's dramatisation. Was Macbeth a murderous tyrant or a gene...

Macbeth Remixed | 2: Lady Macbeth - Monster or Princess?

Macbeth Remixed | 2: Lady Macbeth - Monster or Princess?

2007 | 14'03''

Series comparing the known historical facts about Macbeth with Shakespeare's dramatisation. Lady Macbeth: was she a ...

Macbeth Remixed | 3: The Myth of the Witches

Macbeth Remixed | 3: The Myth of the Witches

2007 | 14'05''

Series comparing the known historical facts about Macbeth with Shakespeare's dramatisation. Boiling up trouble for the would-be ...

Macbeth Remixed | 4: The Reality of Macbeth's landscape

Macbeth Remixed | 4: The Reality of Macbeth's landscape

2007 | 14'05''

Series comparing the known historical facts about Macbeth with Shakespeare's dramatisation. Macbeth is resurrected to...

Macbeth Remixed | 5: The Political Spinning of Macbeth

Macbeth Remixed | 5: The Political Spinning of Macbeth

2007 | 14'05''

Series comparing the known historical facts about Macbeth with Shakespeare's dramatisation. The difference between the...
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One big dramatic role. Stories and reflections of actors from across the world about what the role means and what it means to them. A new series for Radio 4. First up: Lady Macbeth.