Shakespeare Uncovered | Series 3 Preview
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The final season investigates six more of Shakespeare's plays.
The final season investigates Much Ado About Nothing, The Merchant of Venice, Measure for Measure, Julius Caesar, The Winter’s Tale and Richard III.
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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....
Shakespeare Uncovered | Series 3 Preview
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The final season investigates Much Ado About Nothing, The Merchant of Venice, Measure for Measure, Julius Caesar, The Winter’s Tale and Richard III.
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Preview: S3 | 30s | The final season investigates six more of Shakespeare's plays. (30s)
“The Winter’s Tale” with Simon Russell Beale Preview
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Preview: S3 Ep5 | 30s | Uncover the romance and betrayals in “The Winter’s Tale” with host Simon Russell Beale. (30s)
Magic and Forgiveness in The Winter's Tale
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Clip: S3 Ep5 | 1m 31s | Leontes, who thought he lost everything, is reunited with his wife and daughter. (1m 31s)
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Clip: S3 Ep5 | 2m 18s | Consumed by irrational jealousy, Leontes can’t be convinced of his wife’s virtue. (2m 18s)
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Clip: S3 Ep6 | 1m 40s | In the play, Richard III speaks about how his deformities made him an outsider. (1m 40s)
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Clip: S3 Ep6 | 2m 38s | Richard III’s genius is his ability to become whoever he needs to be in his quest to achie (2m 38s)
Who Will Believe Thee, Isabel?
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Clip: S3 Ep3 | 1m 34s | Isabella's attempt to confront her harasser is met with a chilling response. (1m 34s)
The Power of Rhetoric in Mark Antony's Famous Speech
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Clip: S3 Ep4 | 2m 44s | Mark Antony uses rhetoric to sway the crowd in his famous speech. (2m 44s)
“Measure for Measure” with Romola Garai Preview
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Preview: S3 Ep3 | 30s | Delve deeper into “Measure for Measure” with host Romola Garai. (30s)
"Julius Caesar" with Brian Cox Preview
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Preview: S3 Ep4 | 30s | Brian Cox explores "Julius Caesar," a play about a free republic's fall into corruption. (30s)
Julius Caesar's Impact on American History
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Clip: S3 Ep4 | 1m 33s | Shakespeare’s “Julius Caesar” is a play that upholds liberty against tyranny. (1m 33s)
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Clip: S3 Ep3 | 2m 37s | Isabella must make the difficult decision. (2m 37s)
“The Merchant of Venice” Preview
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Preview: S3 Ep2 | 30s | Untangle the controversies of “The Merchant of Venice” with host F. Murray Abraham. (30s)
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Clip: S3 Ep2 | 3m 12s | The tangled relationship between Shylock and his daughter becomes explosive. (3m 12s)
Inside Look: Helen Hunt on Much Ado About Nothing
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Preview: S3 Ep1 | 1m 30s | Explore the history and themes in “Much Ado About Nothing” with host Helen Hunt. (1m 30s)
Helen Hunt and Tom Irwin on Beatrice and Benedick
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Clip: S3 Ep1 | 1m | Helen Hunt and Tom Irwin reminisce on their past roles as Beatrice and Benedick. (1m)
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Clip: S3 Ep2 | 2m 25s | Shylock insists that Jews are no different than any other people. (2m 25s)
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Clip: S3 Ep1 | 3m 56s | Beatrice and Benedick realize they are in love. (3m 56s)
“Richard III” with Sir Antony Sher Preview
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Preview: S3 Ep6 | 30s | Learn about the historical figure behind Shakespeare’s “Richard III” with host Antony Sher (30s)
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