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

Transmission details

18 Jun 2007 at 11:30 (Channel: BBC Radio Scotland)

Duration

30 mins

Credits

Contributor

Fiona Watson; Molly Rourke

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Plays

Macbeth

Keywords

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

Notes

Reviews

Source: BBC Radio Scotland programme information

Archive

Name

British Library Sound Archive

Email

listening@bl.uk

Web

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Phone

020 7412 7676

Fax

020 7412 7441

Address

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