"Shakespeare's dark tragedy tells of ambition and guilt amidst a background of regicide, violence and the supernatural. When a trio of witches tells returning hero warrior Macbeth that he is fated to become King of Scotland, he attempts to forge his own destiny. Aided and encouraged by his wife, he embarks on a guilt-ridden reign of terror."--Container.

Originally transmitted 5th November 1983. Part of boxed set, The Shakespeare collection (BBCDBD 1767); not sold separately.