LBC/IRN · London Broadcasting Company

Title

Bryan Forbes on directing Macbeth

Genre

Interview

TX Date

5 Dec 1980

Year of production

1980

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Duration

00:11:23

Description

Actor and director Bryan Forbes on the forthcoming publication of his latest book on the history of British acting. Forbes describes directing actor Peter O’Toole in a production of Macbeth. He also reacts to Timothy West disowning the play, and negative press reviews. Female interviewer not identified. Short break in audio part way through clip.

Contributors

Bryan Forbes

Keywords

Authors; Actors; Theatre; Performers; Drama; Theatre directors; Peter O’Toole; William Shakespeare; Macbeth; Timothy West

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