Shakespeare: Rise of a Genius | Trailer
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The incredible story of how a glover’s son became the greatest writer who ever lived.
Take a deep dive into Shakespeare’s life story, the place and time he inhabited and the work he produced. Cinematic, dramatic vignettes bring Shakespeare’s story to life throughout the series. Featuring appearances by Dame Judi Dench, Brian Cox, Adrian Lester, Dame Helen Mirren, Martin Freeman and Jessie Buckley and more.
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Shakespeare: Rise of a Genius is presented by your local public television station.
Shakespeare: Rise of a Genius | Trailer
Preview | 30s
Take a deep dive into Shakespeare’s life story, the place and time he inhabited and the work he produced. Cinematic, dramatic vignettes bring Shakespeare’s story to life throughout the series. Featuring appearances by Dame Judi Dench, Brian Cox, Adrian Lester, Dame Helen Mirren, Martin Freeman and Jessie Buckley and more.
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Shakespeare: Rise of a Genius is presented by your local public television station.