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

TV Show · Documentary · History

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.

2012 · 54m

Starring Jade Anouka, Tom Hiddleston, Tori Sparks

Director Fiona Stourton, Richard Denton

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.

54m
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.

54m
EPISODE 3

Measure for Measure With Romola Garai

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

54m
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.

52m
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.

54m
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.

54m