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Joely Richardson on Shakespeare's Women
Shakespeare Uncovered: In Twelfth Night and As You Like It, Joely Richardson investigates (with a contribution from her
Ethan Hawke on Macbeth
Ethan Hawke sets out to prepare himself for the possibility of playing the role of Macbeth by uncovering the true story
Derek Jacobi on Richard II
Derek Jacobi looks at Richard II, a role he played 30 years ago. He reveals why the might have cost Shakespeare his life
Trevor Nunn on The Tempest
Trevor Nunn looks at the magical and mysterious world created in Shakespeare's last complete play, The Tempest. Trevor f
Jeremy Irons on the Henrys
Jeremy Irons uncovers the extraordinary appeal of Shakespeare's History Plays. He unravels the differences between the r
David Tennant on Hamlet
David Tennant, whose own RSC performance as Hamlet was a huge hit, meets other actors who have played the role and tries
A Midsummer Night's Dream With Hugh Bonneville
Actor Hugh Bonneville talks with Ralph Fiennes about the appeal of "A Midsummer Night's Dream."
King Lear With Christopher Plummer
Christopher Plummer explores how "King Lear" may have been staged during Shakespeare's time; actors Ian McKellen and Sim
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 Ul
Othello With David Harewood
David Harewood unravels the issues of prejudice and jealousy embedded in "Othello"; Adrian Lester portrays Othello at th
Antony & Cleopatra With Kim Cattrall
Kim Cattrall searches for the truth behind Shakespeare's middle-aged love story and examines inspirations for the play i
Romeo & Juliet With Joseph Fiennes
Joe Fiennes considers why "Romeo and Juliet" remains the most adapted and performed of all of Shakespeare's works; inter
Much Ado About Nothing with Helen Hunt
Helen Hunt explores how “Much Ado About Nothing” became one of Shakespeare’s most beloved romantic comedies.
The Merchant of Venice with F. Murray Abraham
F. Murray Abraham untangles the controversies surrounding “The Merchant of Venice,” addressing the ubiquitous anti-S
Measure for Measure With Romola Garai
Romola Garai explores “Measure for Measure,” one of Shakespeare's most provocative plays. It presents a surprisingly
Julius Caesar with Brian Cox
Brian Cox looks at Shakespeare's most revered political play, “Julius Caesar,” to analyze what can be learned about
The Winter's Tale with Simon Russell Beale
Simon Russell Beale uncovers the romance and betrayals of "The Winter's Tale" and shows that in this play Shakespeare of
Richard III with Antony Sher
Antony Sher unveils the life of Shakespeare's "Richard III," comparing the historical king's reputation with the play's
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