BBC Play of the MonthSeason 61970 · 9 episodesEpisodes1MacbethScotland, 11th century. Driven by the twisted prophecy of three witches and the ruthless ambition of his wife, warlord Macbeth, bold and brave, but also weak and hesitant, betrays his good king and his brothers in arms and sinks into the bloody mud of a path with no return, sown with crime and suspicion.2RossRoss, it seems, is just an ordinary airman in the RAF, albeit more private, more of a loner, than most. But why is he so alarmingly scarred, and who is he, really?3Uncle VanyaA retired professor has returned to his estate to live with his beautiful young wife, Yelena. The estate originally belonged to his first wife, now deceased; her mother and brother still live there and manage the farm. For many years the brother—Uncle Vanya—has sent the farm's proceeds to the professor, while receiving only a small salary himself.4Five Finger ExerciseA long-married couple are at war with each other and with their teenage son and daughter. The presence of a handsome young tutor complicates and sensitizes the savage domestic tensions which arise as the secret emotions of members of the family are shockingly revealed.5Act of BetrayalMr. Norton asks the Jacksons to let someone be a lookout for a mystery man. When Gordon Lonsdale is seen visiting the Krogers across the road, MI5 decides to use the Jacksons' home as a base to trap the Portland spy ring.6CandidaIdealistic Reverend Morell tries to unite Socialism and Christianity.7The Wild DuckA loving family's world is shattered by an old friend's arrival, carrying a dark secret.8Don Juan in HellIn Hell, Don Juan argues with the Devil, and confronts a woman from his past.9PlatonovA brilliant fellow, Platonov, and he might be a good husband, too — if only women would let him.Season 1Season 2Season 3Season 4Season 5Season 7Season 8Season 9Season 10Season 11Season 12Season 13Season 14Season 15Season 16
