Name: Shakespeare Uncovered
Released: 2012-06-19T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Jade Anouka, Tom Hiddleston, Tori Sparks

TV Show · Documentary · History

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

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