Shakespeare Uncovered

This series combines history, biography, iconic performance, analysis and the personal passion of its hosts -- Ethan Hawke, Jeremy Irons, Derek jacobi, Trevor Nunn, Joely Richardson and David Tennant -- to tell the story behind the stories of Shakespeare's greatest plays. Each episode combines interviews with actors, directors and scholars, along with visits to key locations, clips from some of the most celebrated film and television adaptations and illustrative excerpts from the plays especially staged for the series at Shakespeare's Globe in London.

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The Lovers Untangled

Shakespeare Uncovered | Series 3 Preview

Inside Look: Helen Hunt on Much Ado About Nothing

"The Merchant of Venice" Preview

"Measure for Measure" with Romola Garai Preview

"Julius Caesar" with Brian Cox Preview

The Tangle of Love and Money

Beatrice and Benedick in Love

Hath Not a Jew Eyes?

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