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Shakespeare Uncovered

Shakespeare Uncovered

2 Seasons2012-2018DocumentaryPG, TV-PG

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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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Episodes — Shakespeare Uncovered: Season 1

Joely Richardson on Shakespeare's Women
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Joely Richardson on Shakespeare's Women

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

52m•Director: Janice Sutherland
Ethan Hawke on Macbeth
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Ethan Hawke on Macbeth

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

52m•Director: Nicola Stockley
Derek Jacobi on Richard II
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Derek Jacobi on Richard II

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

52m•Director: John Holdsworth
Trevor Nunn on The Tempest
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Trevor Nunn on The Tempest

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

52m•Director: Nicola Stockley
Jeremy Irons on the Henrys
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Jeremy Irons on the Henrys

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

52m•Director: Richard Denton
David Tennant on Hamlet
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David Tennant on Hamlet

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

52m•Director: Nicola Stockley

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