Shakespeare Shorts | To Kill the King: Macbeth Act II, Scene 3

Macbeth

Rhys Ifans plays Macbeth in a new production and the characters in Act 2 Scene 3 are examined, where King Duncan is murdered. It's compared to previous TV & film productions.

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Licence: ERA Licence required

Content
  • Type: Factual
  • Channel: BBC Two
  • Duration: 19'26''
  • Broadcast date: 1998
Usage

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

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