Synopsis
Soviet animation of the famous tragedy, with the voices of Alec McCowen, Brian Cox, Zoe Wanamaker, Clive Merrison, Patrick Brennan, Laurence Payne and Mary Wimbush. Text abridged by Leon Garfield.
- Type: Play Production
- Channel: BBC Two
- Play: Macbeth
Licence: ERA Licence required
Free to watch for UK schools, colleges and universities with an ERA Licence
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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