• 2012
  • 55m
Shakespeare Uncovered

Summary Various actors discuss Shakespeare plays. Each episode is presented by one actor and, in most cases, the actor discusses one play. However, some episodes cover more than one play. For example, all three "Henry plays" are presented together. View more details

  • 2012
  • 55m

Shakespeare Uncovered

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Ethan Hawke Vanessa Redgrave Harriet Walter Simon Russell Beale

All cast & crew

8.5

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Genres : Documentary

Release date : Jan 24, 2012

Countries of origin : United States United Kingdom

Language : English

Summary Various actors discuss Shakespeare plays. Each episode is presented by one actor and, in most cases, the actor discusses one play. However, some episodes cover more than one play. For example, all three "Henry plays" are presented together. View more details

Details

Genres : Documentary

Release date : Jan 24, 2012

Countries of origin : United States United Kingdom

Language : English

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Episodes

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Episode 1 • Jun 18, 2012
The Comedies with Joely Richardson
Joely Richardson investigates (with her mother Vanessa Redgrave) the legacy of these two brilliant cross-dressing comedies and the great comic and romantic heroines created by Shakespeare in two perennially popular plays.
Episode 2 • Jun 25, 2012
'Macbeth' with Ethan Hawke
Ethan Hawke invites viewers to join him in his quest to play Shakespeare's murderous Thane of Cawdor by uncovering the true story that served as inspiration, immersing himself in some of the most memorable and innovative productions and discovering Shakespeare's extraordinary insights into the criminal mind.
Episode 3 • Jun 29, 2012
'Richard II' with Derek Jacobi
In returning to the role of a deposed monarch whose crown is taken from him, Derek Jacobi takes a 360-degree view of this great political thriller whose title character he played more than 30 years ago.
Episode 4 • Jul 02, 2012
The Tempest with Trevor Nunn
Travel with director Trevor Nunn through the magical, mysterious world of the Bard's last complete play.
Episode 5 • Jul 06, 2012
Henry IV Parts 1 and 2, Henry V
Join Jeremy Irons as he uncovers the enduring appeal of Shakespeare's "history plays."
Episode 6 • Jul 16, 2012
Hamlet
Meet with David Tennant and fellow Hamlets who compare notes on the challenge of playing the iconic role.
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