by John Webster
A Play of the Month presentation
Starring Eileen Atkins as the Duchess of Malfi, Michael Bryant as Daniel de Bosola, Charles Kay as Duke Ferdinand, T.P. McKenna as The Cardinal, Gary Bond as Antonio Bologna

Webster's blood-and-thunder tragedy which draws a terrifying picture of the corruption, jealousy, intrigue, and revenge which conspire to destroy an innocent woman.

The play was recorded at Chastleton House, Oxfordshire
(First shown on BBC2)
(Eileen Atkins's Choice: page 5)
(Colour)