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The Sonnets by William Shakespeare

The Sonnets by William Shakespeare

1 Season2012TheaterTV-PG, PG

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William Shakespeare’s Sonnets are among the most beautiful and most fascinating poems ever written. The contributors include actors Patrick Stewart, David Tennant, Simon Callow, Fiona Shaw, Simon Russell Beale, Kim Cattrall, Dominic West and Stephen Fry, as well as prominent experts on Shakespeare such as Professor James Shapiro and voice coach Cicely Berry. The mysteries and marvels of Shakespeare’s Sonnets are revealed as never before in these vivid, compelling and accessible performances.

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Episodes — The Sonnets by William Shakespeare: Season 1

Part 1
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Part 1

Sonnets 1 - 51. Decay, procreation, and the fair youth are poetically brought to life by an A-list cast including David Tennant and Fiona Shaw.

50m•Director: John Wyver
Part 2
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Part 2

Sonnets 52 - 103. The Bard bares his soul in sonnets of jealousy and longing, as read by Britain's finest stage actors.

53m•Director: John Wyver
Part 3
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Part 3

Sonnets 104-154. Betrayal and dark desires ignite Shakespeare's final sonnets. Let a stellar cast of stage actors be your guide.

52m•Director: John Wyver

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