The Monday Play | Macbeth

Macbeth

A radio adaptation of the play Macbeth, directed and produced by Martin Jenkins.

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Content
  • Type: Plays
  • Channel: BBC Radio 4
  • Duration: 2'09'39''
  • Broadcast date: 1984
Usage

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

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