Shakespeare Uncovered

In Shakespeare Uncovered, join esteemed hosts like Morgan Freeman, Hugh Bonneville, Kim Cattrall, Joseph Fiennes, David Harewood, and Christopher Plummer as they take a deep dive into one of their favorite Shakespearean plays.

In this captivating series, each episode offers expert analysis and insight, giving a fresh perspective on beloved classics like The Taming of the Shrew, Othello, Romeo and Juliet, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Antony and Cleopatra, and King Lear. In candid interviews renowned actors and directors share their deep-seated passion for these iconic works, offering valuable insights and plenty of behind-the-scenes anecdotes.

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Iqbal Khan’s modernized production of Shakespeare’s Othello for the RSC stars Hugh Quarshie and Lucian Msamati.

Othello

Royal Shakespeare Company

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Sir Simon Russell Beale CBE as Prospero takes revenge on his brother after conjuring a storm and causing a shipwreck in Shakespeare’s powerful exploration of love, loss, betrayal, and redemption.

The Tempest

Royal Shakespeare Company

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Sir Simon Russell Beale performs Prospero's famous speech, '' Our Revels now are ended,'' from The Tempest.

The Tempest: "Our revels now are ended."

Royal Shakespeare Company

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Titus has returned from a brutal 10-year war having lost 21 sons in battle and been betrayed by his nation.

Titus Andronicus

Royal Shakespeare Company

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Angus Jackson’s acclaimed production of Shakespeare’s tragedy for the RSC provides thrilling insight into the world of political upheaval, ambition, and revenge.

Julius Caesar

Royal Shakespeare Company

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The final installation of Sir Trevor Nunn’s Shakespeare masterclass featuring Dame Judi Dench, Roger Allam, and more.

A Man For All Time: Shakespeare Masterclass - Part Four

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Phillip Breen's hilarious production of The Comedy of Errors, set in the 1980s, with the Royal Shakespeare Company.

The Comedy of Errors

Royal Shakespeare Company

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Part three of Sir Trevor Nunn’s Shakespeare masterclass featuring Dame Judi Dench, Roger Allam, and more.

A Man For All Time: Shakespeare Masterclass - Part Three

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Part two of Sir Trevor Nunn’s Shakespeare masterclass featuring Dame Judi Dench, Roger Allam, and more.

A Man For All Time: Shakespeare Masterclass - Part Two

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Shakespeare Uncovered: Season 2

Join Morgan Freeman as he takes a deep dive into the magic of Shakespeare's "The Taming of The Shrew."

Taming of the Shrew with Morgan Freeman

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Join Kim Cattrall as she explores Shakespeare's ''Antony and Cleopatra.''

Antony and Cleopatra with Kim Cattrall

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Joseph Fiennes delves deep into the love story that has captivated audiences for centuries, ''Romeo and Juliet.''

Romeo and Juliet with Joseph Fiennes

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In this episode of Shakespeare Uncovered, Hugh Bonneville explores the timeless magic of ''A Midsummer Night's Dream.''

A Midsummer Night's Dream with Hugh Bonneville

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As the first black actor to portray Othello at London's National Theatre, David Harewood brings his unique perspective to this exploration of Shakespeare's ''Othello.''

Othello with David Harewood

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In this episode, Christopher Plummer shares his insights and reflections on some of his favorite interpretations of Shakespeare's ''King Lear.''

King Lear with Christopher Plummer

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Shakespeare Uncovered: Season 1

Joely Richardson explores Shakespeare's comic heroines in "Twelfth Night" and "As You Like It" with insights from her mother, Vanessa Redgrave.

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Joely Richardson on Shakespeare's Women

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Ethan Hawke dives into "Macbeth," uncovering the psychological depths, dramatic history, and the truth behind Shakespeare's tale of dark ambition.

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Ethan Hawke on Macbeth

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Darek Jacobi revisits "Richard II," exploring the political power and the risky truths behind the play that once threatened Shakespeare's own life.

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Derek Jacobi on Richard II

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Sir Trevor Nunn uncovers the secrets of "The Tempest," exploring its hidden meanings, and the magic of Shakespeare's final masterpiece.

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Trevor Nunn on The Tempest

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Jeremy Irons explored Shakespeare's gripping histories "Henry IV" and "Henry V" along with Tom Hiddleston and Simon Russell Beale.

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Jeremy Irons on the Henrys

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David Tennant, joined by stars like Jude Law and Ben Whishaw, explores why "Hamlet" remains Shakespeare's most iconic work.

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David Tennant on Hamlet

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