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Radio documentary. Historian Fiona Watson and literary expert Molly Rourke examine the life and reputation of Macbeth and ask how much is Shakespeare responsible for his evil reputation. They claim that the...
Radio play about the madness of a ‘modern’ Hamlet, set in a psychiatric home in Scotland. Originally conceived as a stage play, author Moray McLaren has written his own radio version which was produced...
In 11th century Scotland, Macbeth sees off a Norwegian invasion and sets of with his friend and fellow soldier, Banquo, to bring the good news to the King. On the way, they encounter three Weird Sisters...
Television series on Scottish art. Focuses on TAG (Theatre in Glasgow) originally set up as the educational arm of the the Citizens’ Theatre. Follows a touring production of King Lear for schools as they...
Scottish Gaelic children’s animated series. In this episode, the players take on the Bard but librarian Laura Potts is baffled by their eccentricity.
Cathy MacDonald finds the Gaelic roots of Shakespeare’s Macbeth, and explores the landscape where the real history happened. Cathy discovers that the real King Macbeth was very different to Shakespeare’s...
Radio drama. In Paul R. Hyde’s short story "a man encounters Shakespeare in a dream and finds him to be a scoundrel, a rogue - and a waiter in Verona" (Radio Times, programme notes, p. 127). The story is...
Upon arriving at King Duncan’s camp, Macbeth is greeted by nobles who tell him that he is the new Thane of Cawdor. However, when King Duncan arrives, he reveals that his son Malcolm will be the heir to...
Documentary series on the history of influential British films. This episode looks at SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE. Narrated by Ashley Jensen.
When Ducan’s body is discovered, Malcolm and Donalbain seek revenge for their father’s death. Macbeth beats them too it by revealing he has killed the servants who assassinated Duncan. The pinces sense...
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