Shakespeare Uncovered
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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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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SHAKESPEARE UNCOVERED: Henry IV & Henry V With... (#104)
Airs Friday, February 1, 2013, 10/9c // Jeremy Irons (who stars as Henry IV in the upcoming new GREAT PERFORMANCES... 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 | 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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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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