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Learn about the historical figure behind Shakespeare’s “Richard III” with host Antony Sher
Uncover the romance and betrayals in “The Winter’s Tale” with host Simon Russell Beale.
Delve deeper into “Measure for Measure” with host Romola Garai.
Brian Cox explores "Julius Caesar," a play about a free republic's fall into corruption.
Untangle the controversies of “The Merchant of Venice” with host F. Murray Abraham.
Explore the history and themes in “Much Ado About Nothing” with host Helen Hunt.
Kim Cattrall explores the real character of the great Queen of Egypt, and travels to Rome.
Joseph Fiennes has a unique perspective on Romeo and Juliet.
David Harewood analyzes the great villan Iago and how he manipulates Othello.
Morgan Freeman explores the “battle-of-the-sexes” in one of Shakespeare’s first plays.
Christopher Plummer uncovers playing one of Shakespeare’s greatest tragic roles.
Hugh Bonneville talks with actor Ralph Fiennes about A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
Director Trevor Nunn takes you through the otherworldly and supernatural The Tempest.
David Tennant meets fellow actors who’ve taken on Hamlet and compares notes.
Jeremy Irons researches Shakespeare’s history plays: Henry IV & V.
Derek Jacobi looks at Richard II: the story of a king who loses his crown.
Joely Richardson looks into Shakespeare’s As You Like It and Twelfth Night.
Ethan Hawke takes you along as he researches the part of Shakespeare’s murderous Macbeth.
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Uncover the romance and betrayals in “The Winter’s Tale” with host Simon Russell Beale.
Richard III’s genius is his ability to become whoever he needs to be in his quest to achie
Brian Cox explores "Julius Caesar," a play about a free republic's fall into corruption.
Delve deeper into “Measure for Measure” with host Romola Garai.
Isabella's attempt to confront her harasser is met with a chilling response.
Mark Antony uses rhetoric to sway the crowd in his famous speech.
The final season investigates six more of Shakespeare's plays.
Explore the history and themes in “Much Ado About Nothing” with host Helen Hunt.
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