BBC Play of the Month Season 6, Episode 5: Act of Betrayal

Macbeth

Scotland, 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.

120 min

Ross

Ross, 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?

Uncle Vanya

A 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.

125 min

Five Finger Exercise

A 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.

120 min

Candida

Idealistic Reverend Morell tries to unite Socialism and Christianity.

The Wild Duck

A loving family's world is shattered by an old friend's arrival, carrying a dark secret.

Don Juan in Hell

In Hell, Don Juan argues with the Devil, and confronts a woman from his past.

Platonov

A brilliant fellow, Platonov, and he might be a good husband, too — if only women would let him.

120 min