Shakespeare Uncovered
Trailer: Shakespeare Uncovered

Trailer: Shakespeare Uncovered
Shakespeare Uncovered on PBS
Shakespeare Uncovered on PBS

Morgan Freeman Discusses Shakespeares take on the Shrew
Morgan Freeman discusses the role of the Shrew in Shakespeare's play.
Morgan Freeman discusses the role of the Shrew in Shakespeare's play.

Christopher Plummer on Shakespeare's Dramatic Storm Scene
Christopher Plummer on Shakespeare's dramatic storm scene.
Christopher Plummer on Shakespeare's dramatic storm scene.

Shakespeare Uncovered Series II | Preview
Series II of Shakespeare Uncovered continues on PBS, beginning Friday, January 30 at 9 p.m
Series II of Shakespeare Uncovered continues on PBS, beginning Friday, January 30 at 9 p.m

“The Winter’s Tale” with Simon Russell Beale Preview
Uncover the romance and betrayals in “The Winter’s Tale” with host Simon Russell Beale.
Uncover the romance and betrayals in “The Winter’s Tale” with host Simon Russell Beale.

“Richard III” with Sir Antony Sher Preview
Learn about the historical figure behind Shakespeare’s “Richard III” with host Antony Sher
Learn about the historical figure behind Shakespeare’s “Richard III” with host Antony Sher

Inside Look: Helen Hunt on Much Ado About Nothing
Explore the history and themes in “Much Ado About Nothing” with host Helen Hunt.
Explore the history and themes in “Much Ado About Nothing” with host Helen Hunt.

“Measure for Measure” with Romola Garai Preview
Delve deeper into “Measure for Measure” with host Romola Garai.
Delve deeper into “Measure for Measure” with host Romola Garai.

"Julius Caesar" with Brian Cox Preview
Brian Cox explores "Julius Caesar," a play about a free republic's fall into corruption.
Brian Cox explores "Julius Caesar," a play about a free republic's fall into corruption.

“The Merchant of Venice” Preview
Untangle the controversies of “The Merchant of Venice” with host F. Murray Abraham.
Untangle the controversies of “The Merchant of Venice” with host F. Murray Abraham.

Shakespeare Uncovered | Series 3 Preview
The final season investigates six more of Shakespeare's plays.
The final season investigates six more of Shakespeare's plays.

Richard II with Derek Jacobi
Derek Jacobi takes a 360-degree view of this great political thriller
Derek Jacobi takes a 360-degree view of this great political thriller

The Lovers Untangled
An animation explaining the love quadrangle between Hermia, Lysander, Demetrius & Helena.
An animation explaining the love quadrangle between Hermia, Lysander, Demetrius & Helena.

The Taming of the Shrew with Morgan Freeman | Preview
Morgan Freeman explores the "battle-of-the-sexes" in one of Shakespeare’s first plays.
Morgan Freeman explores the "battle-of-the-sexes" in one of Shakespeare’s first plays.

The Tempest with Trevor Nunn
Nunn takes us through the magical world created in the playwright’s last complete work.
Nunn takes us through the magical world created in the playwright’s last complete work.

Henry IV & V with Jeremy Irons
Jeremy Irons uncovers the enduring appeal of Shakespeare’s most iconic “history plays."
Jeremy Irons uncovers the enduring appeal of Shakespeare’s most iconic “history plays."

Romeo and Juliet with Joseph Fiennes | Preview
Joseph Fiennes examines why Romeo & Juliet is the most-performed of all Shakespeare plays.
Joseph Fiennes examines why Romeo & Juliet is the most-performed of all Shakespeare plays.

The Comedies with Joely Richardson
Joely Richardson investigates the legacy of these two brilliant cross-dressing comedies
Joely Richardson investigates the legacy of these two brilliant cross-dressing comedies

Macbeth with Ethan Hawke
Ethan Hawke invites viewers on his quest to play Shakespeare’s murderous Thane of Cawdor.
Ethan Hawke invites viewers on his quest to play Shakespeare’s murderous Thane of Cawdor.

Hamlet with David Tennant
David Tennant meets fellow actors who’ve tackled this most iconic of roles.
David Tennant meets fellow actors who’ve tackled this most iconic of roles.

A Midsummer Night's Dream with Hugh Bonneville | Preview
Hugh Bonneville meets with Ralph Fiennes to try to untangle one of Shakespeare’s plays.
Hugh Bonneville meets with Ralph Fiennes to try to untangle one of Shakespeare’s plays.

King Lear with Christopher Plummer | Preview
Christopher Plummer uncovers playing one of Shakespeare’s greatest tragic roles.
Christopher Plummer uncovers playing one of Shakespeare’s greatest tragic roles.

Othello with David Harewood | Preview
David Harewood analyzes the great villan Iago and how he manipulates Othello.
David Harewood analyzes the great villan Iago and how he manipulates Othello.

Anthony & Cleopatra with Kim Cattrall | Preview
Kim Cattrall travels to Rome to find out more about the historical Cleopatra.
Kim Cattrall travels to Rome to find out more about the historical Cleopatra.

The Tangle of Love and Money
The tangled relationship between Shylock and his daughter becomes explosive.
The tangled relationship between Shylock and his daughter becomes explosive.

Hugh Bonneville on Shakespeare's Poetic Forms
Hugh Bonneville on Shakepeare's usage of poetic forms in A Midsummer Night's Dream.
Hugh Bonneville on Shakepeare's usage of poetic forms in A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Julie Taymor on her Production of A Midsummer Night's Dream
Director Julie Taymor on her production of A Midsummer Night's Dream at a New Audience.
Director Julie Taymor on her production of A Midsummer Night's Dream at a New Audience.

A Brutal Age of Politics
Richard III’s genius is his ability to become whoever he needs to be in his quest to achie
Richard III’s genius is his ability to become whoever he needs to be in his quest to achie

I Am Not Shaped for Sport
In the play, Richard III speaks about how his deformities made him an outsider.
In the play, Richard III speaks about how his deformities made him an outsider.

Magic and Forgiveness in The Winter's Tale
Leontes, who thought he lost everything, is reunited with his wife and daughter.
Leontes, who thought he lost everything, is reunited with his wife and daughter.

Leontes' Irrational Jealousy
Consumed by irrational jealousy, Leontes can’t be convinced of his wife’s virtue.
Consumed by irrational jealousy, Leontes can’t be convinced of his wife’s virtue.

Who Will Believe Thee, Isabel?
Isabella's attempt to confront her harasser is met with a chilling response.
Isabella's attempt to confront her harasser is met with a chilling response.

Isabella's Mercy
Isabella must make the difficult decision.
Isabella must make the difficult decision.

The Power of Rhetoric in Mark Antony's Famous Speech
Mark Antony uses rhetoric to sway the crowd in his famous speech.
Mark Antony uses rhetoric to sway the crowd in his famous speech.

Julius Caesar's Impact on American History
Shakespeare’s “Julius Caesar” is a play that upholds liberty against tyranny.
Shakespeare’s “Julius Caesar” is a play that upholds liberty against tyranny.

Helen Hunt and Tom Irwin on Beatrice and Benedick
Helen Hunt and Tom Irwin reminisce on their past roles as Beatrice and Benedick.
Helen Hunt and Tom Irwin reminisce on their past roles as Beatrice and Benedick.

Morgan Freeman reunites with Co-Star Tracey Ullman
Morgan Freeman reunites with his own Kate, Tracey Ullman to talk about their performance.
Morgan Freeman reunites with his own Kate, Tracey Ullman to talk about their performance.

Beatrice and Benedick in Love
Beatrice and Benedick realize they are in love.
Beatrice and Benedick realize they are in love.

Hath Not a Jew Eyes?
Shylock insists that Jews are no different than any other people.
Shylock insists that Jews are no different than any other people.

Jeremy Irons on Shakespeare Uncovered
Jeremy Irons talks about "Shakespeare Uncovered" and the power of Shakespeare.
Jeremy Irons talks about "Shakespeare Uncovered" and the power of Shakespeare.

David Harewood on White Actors Playing Othello
David Harewood discusses Larry Olivier's performance as Othello.
David Harewood discusses Larry Olivier's performance as Othello.

David Harewood on the Racial Prejudice in Othello
David Harewood on the Racial Prejudice in Othello.
David Harewood on the Racial Prejudice in Othello.

Kim Cattrall Discusses Playing Cleopatra's Character
Kim Cattrall meets with Globe actors to discusses playing Cleopatra's Character.
Kim Cattrall meets with Globe actors to discusses playing Cleopatra's Character.

Kim Cattrall on Shakespeare's Performance Space
Kim Cattrall visits a copy of a space where Shakespeare was thought to host performances.
Kim Cattrall visits a copy of a space where Shakespeare was thought to host performances.

Joseph Fiennes Visits a Class on Iambic Pentameter
Joseph Fiennes listens in on a Shakespeare class on Iambic Pentameter.
Joseph Fiennes listens in on a Shakespeare class on Iambic Pentameter.

Joseph Fiennes on Romeo and Juliet's Famous Balcony Scene
Joseph Fiennes on Romeo and Juliet's famous balcony scene.
Joseph Fiennes on Romeo and Juliet's famous balcony scene.

Christopher Plummer on the Different Versions of King Lear
Christopher Plummer speaks with historian Tanya Pollard on a different ending of King Lear
Christopher Plummer speaks with historian Tanya Pollard on a different ending of King Lear

Hugh Bonneville and Ralph Fiennes on Performing Shakespeare
Hugh Bonneville & Ralph Fiennes discuss their performance in A Midsummer Night's Dream.
Hugh Bonneville & Ralph Fiennes discuss their performance in A Midsummer Night's Dream.