Henry IV & V with Jeremy Irons
Preview: Season 1 Episode 4 | 30s
Jeremy Irons uncovers the enduring appeal of Shakespeare’s most iconic “history plays."
Jeremy Irons uncovers the enduring appeal of Shakespeare’s most iconic “history plays,” from the true English history embedded into the works to the father-son drama that Shakespeare created. In disclosing Shakespeare’s sources – and steps the playwright took to distort them – Irons uncovers the historical truths behind the story and how they inspired some of Shakespeare’s most famous monologues.
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This project is made possible through the generosity of the National Endowment for the Humanities, Howard and Abby Milstein Foundation - lead foundation sponsor with major funding from Rosalind P....
Henry IV & V with Jeremy Irons
Preview: Season 1 Episode 4 | 30s
Jeremy Irons uncovers the enduring appeal of Shakespeare’s most iconic “history plays,” from the true English history embedded into the works to the father-son drama that Shakespeare created. In disclosing Shakespeare’s sources – and steps the playwright took to distort them – Irons uncovers the historical truths behind the story and how they inspired some of Shakespeare’s most famous monologues.
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Jeremy Irons on Shakespeare Uncovered
Clip: S1 Ep4 | 1m 30s | Jeremy Irons talks about "Shakespeare Uncovered" and the power of Shakespeare. (1m 30s)
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This project is made possible through the generosity of the National Endowment for the Humanities, Howard and Abby Milstein Foundation - lead foundation sponsor with major funding from Rosalind P....