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

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.

54 min · Oct 12, 2018 PG
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.

54 min · Oct 12, 2018 PG
EPISODE 3

Measure for Measure With Romola Garai

"Measure for Measure" offers a timely look at sexual morality, hypocrisy and harassment.

54 min · Oct 19, 2018 14+
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.

52 min · Oct 19, 2018 14+
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.

54 min · Oct 26, 2018 PG
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.

54 min · Oct 26, 2018 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: BBC
Released: 2012
Rated: 14+

Languages

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

Accessibility

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