Shakespeare Uncovered

Shakespeare Uncovered (2012-2018)

EndedDocumentary show

Shakespearean actors and directors go in search of the greatest dramatist who ever lived by revealing the stories behind and the wonders within some of his greatest plays.

Network
Scheduleevery Friday at 21:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S03E06Richard III with Antony SherOct 26, 2018
S03E05The Winter's Tale with Simon Russell BealeOct 26, 2018
S03E04Julius Caesar with Brian CoxOct 19, 2018
S03E03Measure for Measure with Romola GaraiOct 19, 2018
S03E02The Merchant of Venice with F. Murray AbrahamOct 12, 2018
View all episodesView all seasons

Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did the TV show 'Shakespeare Uncovered' premiere?

'Shakespeare Uncovered' premiered in 2012.

Who hosted the TV show 'Shakespeare Uncovered'?

The show was hosted by various presenters, including Ethan Hawke, Derek Jacobi, and Jeremy Irons.

Which famous actor explored Shakespeare's works in the first episode?

In the first episode, Ethan Hawke explored Shakespeare's works.

What was the focus of the episode hosted by Derek Jacobi?

Derek Jacobi's episode focused on the play 'Richard II.'

Which play did Jeremy Irons delve into in his episode?

Jeremy Irons explored the play 'Macbeth' in his episode.

Who provided the voice-over narration for the series?

The voice-over narration was provided by various actors, including David Tennant and Kim Cattrall.

Which episode focused on Shakespeare's comedies?

The episode hosted by Joely Richardson focused on Shakespeare's comedies.

What was the theme of the episode hosted by Morgan Freeman?

Morgan Freeman's episode explored the theme of love in Shakespeare's works.

Who delved into the play 'Hamlet' in their episode?

David Tennant explored the play 'Hamlet' in his episode.

Which episode focused on the play 'Henry IV' and its sequel?

The episode hosted by Jeremy Irons focused on the plays 'Henry IV, Part 1' and 'Henry IV, Part 2.'

What was the focus of the episode hosted by Kim Cattrall?

Kim Cattrall's episode focused on the play 'Antony and Cleopatra.'

Which episode explored the play 'The Tempest'?

The episode hosted by Trevor Nunn explored the play 'The Tempest.'

What was the focus of the episode hosted by Joseph Fiennes?

Joseph Fiennes' episode focused on the play 'Romeo and Juliet.'

Who explored the play 'Othello' in their episode?

David Harewood delved into the play 'Othello' in his episode.

Which episode focused on the play 'Julius Caesar'?

The episode hosted by Brian Cox focused on the play 'Julius Caesar.'

Recently Updated Shows

Recently updated shows that might be of your interest.
Lost Treasures of Egypt
Running

Lost Treasures of Egypt

An immersive, action-packed series follows international teams of Egyptologists as they unearth the world's richest seam of ancient archaeology — Lost Treasures of Egypt. Through excavations and unprecedented access to the teams on the front line of archaeology, we follow these modern-day explorers as they battle searing heat and inhospitable terrain to make the discoveries of a lifetime.

GenreHistory
Invasion
Running

Invasion

Earth is visited by an alien species that threatens humanity's existence. Events unfold in real time through the eyes of five ordinary people across the globe as they struggle to make sense of the chaos unraveling around them.

Skywatch
Upcoming

Skywatch

Skywatch tells the story of an outcast teen, who hacks into a ubiquitous drone delivery system to pull a prank on his school bully, he accidentally crashes a dangerous prototype – and finds himself entangled in a life-and-death conspiracy. Based on the short film by the same name.

Alien: Earth
Upcoming

Alien: Earth

When a mysterious space vessel crash-lands on Earth, a young woman and a ragtag group of tactical soldiers make a fateful discovery that puts them face-to-face with the planet's greatest threat. As members of the crash recovery crew search for survivors among the wreckage of a mysterious crashed space vessel, they encounter mysterious predatory life forms more terrifying than they could have ever imagined. With this new threat unlocked, the search crew must fight for survival and what they choose to do with this discovery could change planet Earth as they know it.

Signs of a Psychopath
Running

Signs of a Psychopath

For every sadistic psychopath...there were signs. Charm. Narcissism. Lack of empathy. Impulsiveness. Manipulation. Deception. These traits and others are the telltale Signs of a Psychopath. This harrowing half-hour archive series revisits some of the most brutal killers in modern history, reviewing news footage and the words of the killers themselves to see which terrifying traits each killer exhibited. What are the signs...of evil?

GenreCrime