Shakespeare Uncovered - Season 2

Shakespeare Uncovered - Season 2

Season 2

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Episodes6
DatesJan. 30, 2015 - Feb. 13, 2015
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Episodes

A Midsummer Night's Dream with Hugh Bonneville
Season 2Episode 160 min

A Midsummer Night's Dream with Hugh Bonneville

Actor Hugh Bonneville talks with Ralph Fiennes about the appeal of "A Midsummer Night's Dream."
Jan. 30, 2015
King Lear with Christopher Plummer
Season 2Episode 260 min

King Lear with Christopher Plummer

Christopher Plummer explores how "King Lear" may have been staged during Shakespeare's time; actors Ian McKellen and Simon Russell Beale discuss playing the role of King Lear.
Jan. 30, 2015
The Taming of the Shrew with Morgan Freeman
Season 2Episode 360 min

The Taming of the Shrew with Morgan Freeman

Morgan Freeman is determined to understand why Shakespeare wrote "The Taming of the Shrew"; interviews include Tracey Ullman, Sinead Cusack and Julia Stiles.
Feb. 6, 2015
Othello with David Harewood
Season 2Episode 460 min

Othello with David Harewood

David Harewood unravels the issues of prejudice and jealousy embedded in "Othello"; Adrian Lester portrays Othello at the National Theatre in London; interviews include Simon Russell Beale, Ian McKellen, Julia Stiles and Patrick Stewart.
Feb. 6, 2015
Antony & Cleopatra with Kim Cattrall
Season 2Episode 560 min

Antony & Cleopatra with Kim Cattrall

Kim Cattrall searches for the truth behind Shakespeare's middle-aged love story and examines inspirations for the play in Rome; with Janet Suzman, Harriet Walter and Vanessa Redgrave.
Feb. 13, 2015
Romeo & Juliet with Joseph Fiennes
Season 2Episode 660 min

Romeo & Juliet with Joseph Fiennes

Joe Fiennes considers why "Romeo and Juliet" remains the most adapted and performed of all of Shakespeare's works; interviews include Orlando Bloom, Condola Rashad and Stephen Sondheim.
Feb. 13, 2015

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