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Season 1

(2012)

Cast

Episodes

Joely Richardson on Shakespeare's Women poster

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June 19, 2012

Shakespeare Uncovered: In Twelfth Night and As You Like It, Joely Richardson investigates (with a contribution from her…

Ethan Hawke on Macbeth poster

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June 26, 2012

Ethan Hawke sets out to prepare himself for the possibility of playing the role of Macbeth by uncovering the true story…

Derek Jacobi on Richard II poster

Derek Jacobi on Richard II 0.0

June 30, 2012

Derek Jacobi looks at Richard II, a role he played 30 years ago. He reveals why the might have cost Shakespeare his lif…

Trevor Nunn on The Tempest poster

Trevor Nunn on The Tempest 0.0

July 3, 2012

Trevor Nunn looks at the magical and mysterious world created in Shakespeare's last complete play, The Tempest. Trevor …

Jeremy Irons on the Henrys poster

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July 7, 2012

Jeremy Irons uncovers the extraordinary appeal of Shakespeare's History Plays. He unravels the differences between the …

David Tennant on Hamlet poster

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July 17, 2012

David Tennant, whose own RSC performance as Hamlet was a huge hit, meets other actors who have played the role and trie…