Learning on ScreenProducing Macbeth. Episode 7: The Barren Sceptre
- Alternative title
- Barren Sceptre, The
- Synopsis
- Schools television series in nine-parts on Macbeth presented by John Lord. The series examines the murder of Duncan. Various aspects of the structure and characters of the play are discussed with some scenes performed. Episode 7 discusses Banquo’s murder.
- Series
- For Schools
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Television
- Transmission details
- 12 Mar 1958 at 14:43 (Channel: ITV)
- Duration
- 28 mins
- Availability
- No archive copy found (2006)
Credits
- Director
- Roger Jenkins
- Writer
- Martin Worth
- Production Design
- George Haslam
- Contributor
- John Lord
- Cast
Anthony Jacobs Murderer (1st) Ronnie Barker Murderer (2nd)
Additional Details
- Production type
- Documentary/Educational/News
- Plays
- Macbeth
- Subjects
- Drama
- Keywords
- schools; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
Notes
- Notes
- The second murderer is credited as Ronald Barker; it has been assumed that this is the same actor as the actor/comedian Ronnie Barker.
Production Company
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