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Season 1 – Shakespeare Uncovered

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The personal passion of hosts Hugh Bonneville, Christopher Plummer, Morgan Freeman, David Harewood, Kim Cattrall and Joseph Fiennes helps relay the stories behind some of William Shakespeare's greatest plays. Each episode combines interviews with actors, directors and scholars, as well as visits to important locations, clips from film and television adaptations and excerpts from plays staged at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in London. Works referenced in the series include "Hamlet," "A Midsummer Night's Dream," "King Lear," "The Taming of the Shrew," "Othello," "Antony and Cleopatra" and "Romeo and Juliet."
Shakespeare Uncovered — Season 1

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David Tennant

Host

Joely Richardson

Host

Ethan Hawke

Host

Jeremy Irons

Host

Trevor Nunn

Host

Derek Jacobi

Host

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jun 19, 2012 The Comedies With Joely Richardson Joely Richardson investigates the heroines in two comedies. Details Episode 2 Aired Jun 26, 2012 Macbeth With Ethan Hawke Ethan Hawke uncovers the true story behind the murderous Thane of Cawdor. Details Episode 3 Aired Jun 30, 2012 Richard II With Derek Jacobi Derek Jacobi looks at "Richard II" and returns to a role he played 30 years ago. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 3, 2012 The Tempest With Trevor Nunn Director Trevor Nunn looks at the mysterious world created in Shakespeare's last complete play, "The Tempest." Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 1, 2013 Henry IV & Henry V With Jeremy Irons With Jeremy Irons. Details Episode 6 Aired Jul 17, 2012 Hamlet With David Tennant Actor David Tennant tries to unravel the meaning of Shakespeare's "Hamlet" and why it is considered by many to be the greatest play Shakespeare ever wrote. Details

Season Info

Network
BBC
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
History
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Jun 19, 2012