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Explore the timeless power of Shakespeare through the eyes of some of the finest living actors, directors, and scholars in this fascinating masterclass series. From Joely Richardson's exploration of Shakespeare's great female characters, to David Tennant's deep dive into the enduring power of "Hamlet," this series reveals how and why these classic plays continue to captivate audiences. Featur...
20132 seasons
DocumentarySmartInspiring
DocumentarySmartInspiring
20132 seasons
Cast: Joely RichardsonEthan HawkeDerek Jacobi
TV-PG
6 episodes

  • 1. Joely Richardson on Shakespeare's Women

    1. Joely Richardson on Shakespeare's Women

    Joely Richardson explores Shakespeare's comic heroines in "Twelfth Night" and "As You Like It" with insights from her mother, Vanessa Redgrave.
    Joely Richardson explores Shakespeare's comic heroines in "Twelfth Night" and "As You Like It" with insights from her mother, Vanessa Redgrave.
    TV-PG
    52min
    Jan 24, 2013

  • 2. Ethan Hawke on Macbeth

    2. Ethan Hawke on Macbeth

    Ethan Hawke dives into "Macbeth," uncovering the psychological depths, dramatic history, and the truth behind Shakespeare's tale of dark ambition.
    Ethan Hawke dives into "Macbeth," uncovering the psychological depths, dramatic history, and the truth behind Shakespeare's tale of dark ambition.
    TV-PG
    52min
    Jan 24, 2013

  • 3. Derek Jacobi on Richard II

    3. Derek Jacobi on Richard II

    Darek Jacobi revisits "Richard II," joined by Ben Whishaw, exploring its political power and the risky truths that once threatened Shakespeare's own life.
    Darek Jacobi revisits "Richard II," joined by Ben Whishaw, exploring its political power and the risky truths that once threatened Shakespeare's own life.
    TV-PG
    52min
    Jan 31, 2013

  • 4. Trevor Nunn on The Tempest

    4. Trevor Nunn on The Tempest

    Sir Trevor Nunn uncovers the secrets of "The Tempest," exploring its hidden meanings, and the magic of Shakespeare's final masterpiece.
    Sir Trevor Nunn uncovers the secrets of "The Tempest," exploring its hidden meanings, and the magic of Shakespeare's final masterpiece.
    TV-PG
    52min
    Feb 7, 2013

  • 5. Jeremy Irons on the Henrys

    5. Jeremy Irons on the Henrys

    Jeremy Irons explored Shakespeare's gripping histories "Henry IV" and "Henry V" along with Tom Hiddleston and Simon Russell Beale.
    Jeremy Irons explored Shakespeare's gripping histories "Henry IV" and "Henry V" along with Tom Hiddleston and Simon Russell Beale.
    TV-PG
    52min
    Jul 6, 2012

  • 6. David Tennant on Hamlet

    6. David Tennant on Hamlet

    David Tennant, joined by stars like Jude Law and Ben Whishaw, explores why "Hamlet" remains Shakespeare's most iconic work.
    David Tennant, joined by stars like Jude Law and Ben Whishaw, explores why "Hamlet" remains Shakespeare's most iconic work.
    TV-PG
    52min
    Feb 7, 2013
    • Shakespeare Uncovered
    DocumentarySmartInspiring
    20132 seasons
    Explore the timeless power of Shakespeare through the eyes of some of the finest living actors, directors, and scholars in this fascinating masterclass series. From Joely Richardson's exploration of Shakespeare's great female characters, to David Tennant's deep dive into the enduring power of "Hamlet," this series reveals how and why these classic plays continue to captivate audiences. Featur...
    Creators and Cast
    Directors
    Janice Sutherland
    Cast
    Joely RichardsonEthan HawkeDerek JacobiTrevor NunnJeremy IronsDavid Tennant
    Studio
    Marquee TV
    Content advisory
    TV-PG
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    Audio languages
    English
    Subtitles
    English [CC]
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