Producing Macbeth. Episode 3: Confusion’s Masterpiece

Alternative title
Confusion’s Masterpiece
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 3 continues the belief that the Elizabethan world order had been displaced, resulting in chaos. Focuses on Macduff’s discovery of the murdered Duncan.
Series
For Schools
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Television
Transmission details
5 Feb 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
William DevlinMacbeth
Bernard KayMacduff
Tony ChurchMalcolm
Joseph O’ConorBanquo
Michael BryantRoss

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Plays
Macbeth
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
schools; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Production Company

Name

Associated-Rediffusion

How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Producing Macbeth. Episode 3: Confusion’s Masterpiece". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av37158 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)