Macbeth

Synopsis

Full-length radio adaptation of Shakespeare’s play produced by John Tydeman. Paul Scofield and Peggy Ashcroft star as the Macbeths. With music composed by John Buckland and played by the Ad hoc ensemble, conducted by Eric Wetherell.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Credits

Producer

John Tydeman

Writer

William Shakespeare

Music

John Buckland

Contributor

Colin McCabe

Cast

Alec McCowen
Allan McClelland
Brian Hewlett
Cecile Chevraeau
David Westen
Fraser Kerr
Glyn Dearman
Grizelda Hervey
Henry Stamper
Jane Wenham
John Dearth
John Hollis
John Humphry
John Justin
John Westbrook
Mary O’Farrell
Nicholas Charles
Noel Howlett
Paul Scofield
Peggy Ashcroft
Preston Lockwood
Stephen Thorne (2)
Sylvia Coleridge
Timothy West
Walter Fitzgerald

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Archive

Name

British Library Sound Archive

Email

listening@bl.uk

Web

http://www.bl.uk/nsa External site opens in new window

Phone

020 7412 7676

Fax

020 7412 7441

Address

96 Euston Road
London
NW1 2DB