Shakespeare Uncovered
Richard II with Derek Jacobi (#103)
The actor reveals why the play could have cost Shakespeare his life and coaches actors at the Globe. [56 minutes]
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Shakespeare Uncovered | Richard II with Derek... (#103)
Full Program: Derek Jacobi looks at Richard II: the story of a king who loses his crown. 52:31
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SHAKESPEARE UNCOVERED: Richard II With Derek... (#103)
Airs Friday, February 1, 2013, 9/8c // Derek Jacobi returns to a role he played 30 years ago, coaches actors at the... 00:31
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SHAKESPEARE UNCOVERED: Hamlet With David... (#105)
Premieres Feb. 8/, 2013 // An acclaimed Hamlet himself in the RSC's recent hit production (and another recent GREAT... 00:32
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SHAKESPEARE UNCOVERED: The Tempest With... (#106)
Premieres Feb. 8/ 2013 // Trevor Nunn, the legendary director who has directed 30 of Shakespeare's 37 plays and is... 00:32
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Shakespeare Uncovered | Henry IV & V with Jeremy... (#104)
Full Program: Jeremy Irons researches Shakespeare’s history plays: Henry IV & V. 52:31
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Series Description: 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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Macbeth with Ethan Hawke (#101)
Ethan Hawke uncovers the true story that inspired Shakespeare's murderous Thane of Cawdor. [56 minutes]
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The Comedies with Joely Richardson (#102)
Joely Richardson and Vanessa Redgrave explore the legacy of these brilliant cross-dressing comedies. [56 minutes]
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Richard II with Derek Jacobi (#103)
The actor reveals why the play could have cost Shakespeare his life and coaches actors at the Globe. [56 minutes]
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Henry IV & Henry V with Jeremy Irons (#104)
The actor examines the appeal of Shakespeare's "history plays" and discloses Shakespeare's sources. [56 minutes]
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Hamlet with David Tennant (#105)
The actor discusses the meaning of the play and the iconic role with Jude Law and other Hamlets. [56 minutes]
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The Tempest with Trevor Nunn (#106)
The director explores the magical and mysterious world created in Shakespeare's last complete play. [56 minutes]
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