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.
EPISODE 1
Much Ado About Nothing With Helen Hunt
Exploring the relationships between Claudio and Hero and Beatrice and Benedick, and what the ultimate "ado" about "nothing" really means.
EPISODE 2
The Merchant of Venice With F. Murray Abraham
A look at the efforts over the years, for better or worse, to treat Shylock more as a victim and rescue Shakespeare from any taint of anti-Semitism.
EPISODE 3
Measure for Measure With Romola Garai
"Measure for Measure" offers a timely look at sexual morality, hypocrisy and harassment.
EPISODE 4
Julius Caesar With Brian Cox
Brian Cox explores how "Julius Caesar" poses challenges about who or what to trust and gets readers thinking about what values to live by.
EPISODE 5
The Winter's Tale With Simon Russell Beale
Driven by passion and obsession, "The Winter's Tale" offers something everyone wants -- to make amends for an irreversible mistake.
EPISODE 6
Richard III
Antony Sher unveils the life of Shakespeare's "Richard III," comparing the king's reputation with the play's portrait of ambition and vengeance.
Jade Anouka
Tom Hiddleston
Tori Sparks
David Tennant
Michael Benz
Harriet Walter
Fiona Stourton
Richard Denton