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“The Winter’s Tale” with Simon Russell Beale

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“The Winter’s Tale” with Simon Russell Beale
Uncover the romance and betrayals in “The Winter’s Tale” with host Simon Russell Beale.
Aired: October 26, 2018
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CC: English
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0:54:11

“Richard III” with Sir Antony Sher

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“Richard III” with Sir Antony Sher
Learn about the historical figure behind Shakespeare’s “Richard III” with host Antony Sher
Aired: October 26, 2018
0:54:11
CC: English
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“Measure for Measure” with Romola Garai

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“Measure for Measure” with Romola Garai
Delve deeper into “Measure for Measure” with host Romola Garai.
Aired: October 19, 2018
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CC: English
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"Julius Caesar" with Brian Cox

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"Julius Caesar" with Brian Cox
Brian Cox explores "Julius Caesar," a play about a free republic's fall into corruption.
Aired: October 19, 2018
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CC: English
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“The Merchant of Venice” with F. Murray Abraham

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“The Merchant of Venice” with F. Murray Abraham
Untangle the controversies of “The Merchant of Venice” with host F. Murray Abraham.
Aired: October 12, 2018
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CC: English
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“Much Ado About Nothing”

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“Much Ado About Nothing”
Explore the history and themes in “Much Ado About Nothing” with host Helen Hunt.
Aired: October 12, 2018
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CC: English
0:53:05

Antony and Cleopatra with Kim Cattrall

Full Episode | Series II
Antony and Cleopatra with Kim Cattrall
Kim Cattrall explores the real character of the great Queen of Egypt, and travels to Rome.
Aired: February 13, 2015
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Romeo and Juliet with Joseph Fiennes

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Romeo and Juliet with Joseph Fiennes
Joseph Fiennes has a unique perspective on Romeo and Juliet.
Aired: February 13, 2015
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CC: English
0:53:04

King Lear with Christopher Plummer

Full Episode | Series II
King Lear with Christopher Plummer
Christopher Plummer uncovers playing one of Shakespeare’s greatest tragic roles.
Aired: January 30, 2015
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CC: English
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Midsummer's Night Dream with Hugh Bonneville

Full Episode | Series II
Midsummer's Night Dream with Hugh Bonneville
Hugh Bonneville talks with actor Ralph Fiennes about A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
Aired: January 30, 2015
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CC: English
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The Taming of the Shrew with Morgan Freeman

Full Episode | Series II
The Taming of the Shrew with Morgan Freeman
Morgan Freeman explores the “battle-of-the-sexes” in one of Shakespeare’s first plays.
Aired: February 6, 2015
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Othello with David Harewood

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Othello with David Harewood
David Harewood analyzes the great villan Iago and how he manipulates Othello.
Aired: February 6, 2015
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CC: English
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