Macbeth the Highland King

Synopsis

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 story of Macbeth was written by a Scottish monk, Andrew de Wyntoun, on St Serf’s Island in the middle of Loch Leven 400 years before Shakespeare was born.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Literary Sources; Macbeth, King of Scots (b? -1057)

Credits

Contributor

Fiona Watson; Molly Rourke

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