Shakespeare Uncovered
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Six actors and directors gather to relay the stories behind some of Shakespeare's greatest plays. Featuring Hugh Bonneville, Christopher Plummer, Morgan Freeman, David Harewood, Kim Cattrall, and Joseph Fiennes.

2012 · 52m
Starring Jade Anouka, Tom Hiddleston, Tori Sparks
Director Fiona Stourton, Richard Denton

Season 1

  • EPISODE 1
    Macbeth
    Ethan Hawke examines the history of Shakespeare's Macbeth and its best productions as he uncovers the real story behind the supposedly cursed play.
    52m
  • EPISODE 2
    Twelfth Night And As You Like It
    Joely Richardson delves into Shakespeare's Twelfth Night and As You Like It, focusing specifically on their comedic legacy and their great comic heroines.
    51m
  • EPISODE 3
    Richard II
    Derek Jacobi examines Shakespeare's Richard II, in which he played the titular role back in 1978. He explains why it may have cost Shakespeare his life, and looks at the political themes that still resonate today.
    51m
  • EPISODE 4
    Henry IV and Henry V Presented By Jeremy Irons
    Jeremy Irons examines the draw of Shakespeare's History Plays, discovering the differences between real history and Shakespeare's fiction.
    51m
  • EPISODE 5
    David Tennant On Hamlet
    David Tennant catches up with some of the other actors who have taken on the role of Hamlet. Later, he attempts to uncover the meaning of the play and why it is viewed as Shakespeare's best.
    52m
  • EPISODE 6
    The Tempest
    Director Trevor Nunn explores the mysterious world of The Tempest, and finds out where Shakespeare's material came from, as well as the personal insights hidden within.
    52m

Related

Cast & Crew

  • Jade Anouka
    Juliet
  • Tom Hiddleston
    Henry V
  • T‌S
    Tori Sparks
    Lady Macbeth
  • David Tennant
    Hamlet
  • Michael Benz
    Ferdinand
  • Harriet Walter
    Actor
  • Fiona Stourton
    Director
  • Richard Denton
    Director

About

Shakespeare Uncovered

Documentary

Six actors and directors gather to relay the stories behind some of Shakespeare's greatest plays. Featuring Hugh Bonneville, Christopher Plummer, Morgan Freeman, David Harewood, Kim Cattrall, and Joseph Fiennes.

Information

Studio
BBC
Released
2012
Rated
PG
© 2013 WNET

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Original Audio
English
Subtitles

English (Australia) (CC, SDH)

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