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Shakespeare Uncovered | Series 3 Preview
The final season investigates six more of Shakespeare's plays.
Shakespeare Uncovered | Series 3 Preview

“The Winter’s Tale” with Simon Russell Beale Preview
Uncover the romance and betrayals in “The Winter’s Tale” with host Simon Russell Beale.
“The Winter’s Tale” with Simon Russell Beale Preview

Magic and Forgiveness in The Winter's Tale
Leontes, who thought he lost everything, is reunited with his wife and daughter.
Magic and Forgiveness in The Winter's Tale

Consumed by irrational jealousy, Leontes can’t be convinced of his wife’s virtue.
Leontes' Irrational Jealousy

In the play, Richard III speaks about how his deformities made him an outsider.
I Am Not Shaped for Sport

Richard III’s genius is his ability to become whoever he needs to be in his quest to achie
A Brutal Age of Politics

Who Will Believe Thee, Isabel?
Isabella's attempt to confront her harasser is met with a chilling response.
Who Will Believe Thee, Isabel?

The Power of Rhetoric in Mark Antony's Famous Speech
Mark Antony uses rhetoric to sway the crowd in his famous speech.
The Power of Rhetoric in Mark Antony's Famous Speech

“Measure for Measure” with Romola Garai Preview
Delve deeper into “Measure for Measure” with host Romola Garai.
“Measure for Measure” with Romola Garai Preview

"Julius Caesar" with Brian Cox Preview
Brian Cox explores "Julius Caesar," a play about a free republic's fall into corruption.
"Julius Caesar" with Brian Cox Preview

Julius Caesar's Impact on American History
Shakespeare’s “Julius Caesar” is a play that upholds liberty against tyranny.
Julius Caesar's Impact on American History

“The Merchant of Venice” Preview
Untangle the controversies of “The Merchant of Venice” with host F. Murray Abraham.
“The Merchant of Venice” Preview

The tangled relationship between Shylock and his daughter becomes explosive.
The Tangle of Love and Money

Inside Look: Helen Hunt on Much Ado About Nothing
Explore the history and themes in “Much Ado About Nothing” with host Helen Hunt.
Inside Look: Helen Hunt on Much Ado About Nothing

Helen Hunt and Tom Irwin on Beatrice and Benedick
Helen Hunt and Tom Irwin reminisce on their past roles as Beatrice and Benedick.
Helen Hunt and Tom Irwin on Beatrice and Benedick

“Richard III” with Sir Antony Sher Preview
Learn about the historical figure behind Shakespeare’s “Richard III” with host Antony Sher
“Richard III” with Sir Antony Sher Preview
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