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“Richard III” with Sir Antony Sher
A Brutal Age of Politics
Richard III’s genius is his ability to become whoever he needs to be in his quest to achie
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“Richard III” with Sir Antony Sher
I Am Not Shaped for Sport
In the play, Richard III speaks about how his deformities made him an outsider.
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“The Winter’s Tale” with Simon Russell Beale
Magic and Forgiveness in The Winter's Tale
Leontes, who thought he lost everything, is reunited with his wife and daughter.
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“The Winter’s Tale” with Simon Russell Beale
Leontes' Irrational Jealousy
Consumed by irrational jealousy, Leontes can’t be convinced of his wife’s virtue.
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“Measure for Measure” with Romola Garai
Who Will Believe Thee, Isabel?
Isabella's attempt to confront her harasser is met with a chilling response.
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“Julius Caesar” with Brian Cox
The Power of Rhetoric in Mark Antony's Famous Speech
Mark Antony uses rhetoric to sway the crowd in his famous speech.
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Isabella's Mercy
Isabella must make the difficult decision.
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Julius Caesar's Impact on American History
Shakespeare’s “Julius Caesar” is a play that upholds liberty against tyranny.
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“Much Ado About Nothing” with Helen Hunt
Helen Hunt and Tom Irwin on Beatrice and Benedick
Helen Hunt and Tom Irwin reminisce on their past roles as Beatrice and Benedick.
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“Richard III” with Sir Antony Sher
“Richard III” with Sir Antony Sher Preview
Learn about the historical figure behind Shakespeare’s “Richard III” with host Antony Sher
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“The Winter’s Tale” with Simon Russell Beale
“The Winter’s Tale” with Simon Russell Beale Preview
Uncover the romance and betrayals in “The Winter’s Tale” with host Simon Russell Beale.
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“The Merchant of Venice” with F. Murray Abraham
Hath Not a Jew Eyes?
Shylock insists that Jews are no different than any other people.
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“The Merchant of Venice” with F. Murray Abraham
The Tangle of Love and Money
The tangled relationship between Shylock and his daughter becomes explosive.
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“Much Ado About Nothing” with Helen Hunt
Beatrice and Benedick in Love
Beatrice and Benedick realize they are in love.
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“Julius Caesar” with Brian Cox
"Julius Caesar" with Brian Cox Preview
Brian Cox explores "Julius Caesar," a play about a free republic's fall into corruption.
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“Measure for Measure” with Romola Garai
“Measure for Measure” with Romola Garai Preview
Delve deeper into “Measure for Measure” with host Romola Garai.
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“Much Ado About Nothing” with Helen Hunt
Inside Look: Helen Hunt on Much Ado About Nothing
Explore the history and themes in “Much Ado About Nothing” with host Helen Hunt.
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“The Merchant of Venice” with F. Murray Abraham
“The Merchant of Venice” Preview
Untangle the controversies of “The Merchant of Venice” with host F. Murray Abraham.
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Shakespeare Uncovered | Series 3 Preview
The final season investigates six more of Shakespeare's plays.
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream with Hugh Bonneville
The Lovers Untangled
An animation explaining the love quadrangle between Hermia, Lysander, Demetrius & Helena.
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Romeo and Juliet with Joseph Fiennes
Joseph Fiennes on Romeo and Juliet's Famous Balcony Scene
Joseph Fiennes on Romeo and Juliet's famous balcony scene.
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Romeo and Juliet with Joseph Fiennes
Joseph Fiennes Visits a Class on Iambic Pentameter
Joseph Fiennes listens in on a Shakespeare class on Iambic Pentameter.
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Antony and Cleopatra with Kim Cattrall
Kim Cattrall on Shakespeare's Performance Space
Kim Cattrall visits a copy of a space where Shakespeare was thought to host performances.
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Antony and Cleopatra with Kim Cattrall
Kim Cattrall Discusses Playing Cleopatra's Character
Kim Cattrall meets with Globe actors to discusses playing Cleopatra's Character.