Macbeth Remixed | 5: The Political Spinning of Macbeth
Macbeth
Series comparing the known historical facts about Macbeth with Shakespeare's dramatisation. The difference between the reality of Macbeth's life and Shakespeare's play explores how and why the politics of kingship meant that the real Macbeth was spun out of existence.
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Licence: ERA Licence required
Content
- Type: Factual, Plays
- Channel: BBC Radio 4
- Duration: 14'05''
- Broadcast date: 2007
Usage
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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- Shakespeare Archive Resource
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