01 Jan 1980
Othello
The Moorish general Othello is manipulated into thinking that his new wife Desdemona has been carrying on an affair with his lieutenant Michael Cassio when in reality it is all part of the scheme of a bitter ensign named Iago.
Macbeth
Encouraged by a prophecy and his scheming wife, Macbeth sets out to be King of Scotland, but soon realizes the lengths he must go to keep his power in this gruesome tale of pure horror.
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Alec McCowen Narrator
Brian Cox Macbeth
Zoë Wanamaker Lady Macbeth
Laurence Payne Duncan
Patrick Brennan Banquo
Clive Merrison Macduff
Mary Wimbush Witch 1
Val Lorraine Witch 2
Emma Gregory Witch 3
David Acton Malcolm
John Baddeley Lennox
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