Shakespeare Uncovered

Shakespeare Uncovered

Documentary 2012

Shakespeare Uncovered combines history, biography, iconic performances, analysis and the personal passion of its hosts to tell the story behind the stories of Shakespeare's greatest plays.

Documentary 2012

14+

Starring Jade Anouka, Tom Hiddleston, Tori Sparks

EPISODE 1

A Midsummer Night's Dream With Hugh Bonneville

Actor Hugh Bonneville talks with Ralph Fiennes about the appeal of "A Midsummer Night's Dream."

52 min · Jan 30, 2015 PG
EPISODE 2

King Lear With Christopher Plummer

Christopher Plummer explores how "King Lear" may have been staged during Shakespeare's time; actors Ian McKellen and Simon Russell Beale discuss playing the role of King Lear.

52 min · Jan 30, 2015 PG
EPISODE 3

The Taming of the Shrew With Morgan Freeman

Morgan Freeman is determined to understand why Shakespeare wrote "The Taming of the Shrew"; interviews include Tracey Ullman, Sinead Cusack and Julia Stiles.

52 min · Feb 6, 2015 PG
EPISODE 4

Othello With David Harewood

David Harewood unravels the issues of prejudice and jealousy embedded in "Othello"; Adrian Lester portrays Othello at the National Theatre in London; interviews include Simon Russell Beale, Ian McKellen, Julia Stiles and Patrick Stewart.

52 min · Feb 6, 2015 PG
EPISODE 5

Anthony and Cleopatra with Kim Cattrall

Kim Cattrall searches for the truth behind Shakespeare's middle-aged love story and examines inspirations for the play in Rome; with Janet Suzman, Harriet Walter and Vanessa Redgrave.

52 min · Feb 13, 2015 PG
EPISODE 6

Romeo and Juliet with Joseph Fiennes

Joe Fiennes considers why "Romeo and Juliet" remains the most adapted and performed of all of Shakespeare's works; interviews include Orlando Bloom, Condola Rashad and Stephen Sondheim.

51 min · Feb 13, 2015 PG

Jade Anouka

Juliet
Tom Hiddleston

Henry V
Tori Sparks

Lady Macbeth
David Tennant

Hamlet
Michael Benz

Ferdinand

About

Shakespeare Uncovered

DOCUMENTARY

Shakespeare Uncovered combines history, biography, iconic performances, analysis and the personal passion of its hosts to tell the story behind the stories of Shakespeare's greatest plays.

Information

Studio: BBC4
Released: 2012
Rated: 14+

Languages

Original Audio: English
Audio and Subtitles: English (AAC, CC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.