Shakespeare Uncovered
Various actors discuss Shakespeare plays. Each episode is presented by one actor and, in most cases, the actor discusses one play. However, some episodes cover more than one play. For example, all three "Henry plays" are presented together.
- 2012-2018
- 3 seasons
- PBS
- Documentary
Various actors discuss Shakespeare plays. Each episode is presented by one actor and, in most cases, the actor discusses one play. However, some episodes cover more than one play. For example, all three "Henry plays" are presented together.
Season 3 Episode Guide
4 Episodes 2018
Episode 1
Much Ado About Nothing with Helen Hunt
Fri, Oct 12, 2018 54 mins
Helen Hunt discusses William Shakespeare's romantic comedy, 'Much Ado About Nothing', with Kenneth Branagh and members of the Royal Shakespeare Company.
Episode 2
The Merchant of Venice with F. Murray Abraham
Fri, Oct 12, 2018 54 mins
F. Murray Abraham, who has played two great Jewish "villains," including Shylock in The Merchant of Venice, one of Shakespearean comedy's many "excluded" figures, explains the European anti-Semitism in Shakespeare's time.
Episode 3
Measure for Measure With Romola Garai
Fri, Oct 19, 2018 54 mins
Shakespeare shows us the brutal implications of high moral principles on both sides in this dark and complex comedy. Romola Garai examines this truly relevant tale of harassment and the abuse of male power.
Episode 4
Julius Caesar with Brian Cox
Thu, Oct 18, 2018 54 mins
