Two young actors embark on a road trip to get to the heart of the world’s greatest storyteller, William Shakespeare.
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Documentary
Shakespeare Uncovered
In Shakespeare Uncovered, join esteemed hosts like Morgan Freeman, Hugh Bonneville, Kim Cattrall, Joseph Fiennes, David Harewood, and Christopher Plummer as they take a deep dive into one of their favorite Shakespearean plays. In this captivating series, each episode offers expert analysis and insight, giving a fresh perspective on beloved classics like The Taming of the Shrew, Othello, Romeo and Juliet, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Antony and Cleopatra, and King Lear. In candid interviews renowned actors and directors share their deep-seated passion for these iconic works, offering valuable insights and plenty of behind-the-scenes anecdotes.
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- 2 Seasons
- 2012-2018
- Documentary
- 15, TV-14
In Shakespeare Uncovered, join esteemed hosts like Morgan Freeman, Hugh Bonneville, Kim Cattrall, Joseph Fiennes, David Harewood, and Christopher Plummer as they take a deep dive into one of their favorite Shakespearean plays. In this captivating series, each episode offers expert analysis and insight, giving a fresh perspective on beloved classics like The Taming of the Shrew, Othello, Romeo and Juliet, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Antony and Cleopatra, and King Lear. In candid interviews renowned actors and directors share their deep-seated passion for these iconic works, offering valuable insights and plenty of behind-the-scenes anecdotes.
Cast & Crew
(Director), Joseph Fiennes (Self), Jade Anouka (Juliet), Orlando Bloom (Self), Dola Rashad (Self), Stephen Sondheim (Self), (Director), Morgan Freeman (Self), Sinéad Cusack (Self), Julia Stiles (Self), Tracey Ullman (Self), Hugh Bonneville (Self), Ralph Fiennes (Self), Michael Grandage (Self), Sheridan Smith (Self), Julie Taymor (Self), David Walliams (Self), (Director), David Harewood (Self), Adrian Lester (Self), Simon Russell Beale (Self), Ian McKellen (Self), Patrick Stewart (Self), (Director), Kim Cattrall (Self), Janet Suzman (Self), Harriet Walter (Self), Vanessa Redgrave (Self), Christopher Plummer (Self), Jonathan Miller (Self), Olivia Vinall (Self), Helen Hunt (Self), Antony Sher (Self), F. Murray Abraham (Self), Brian Cox (Self), Romola Garai (Self), David Tennant (Self), (Director), Joely Richardson (Self), Ethan Hawke (Self), Sir Trevor Nunn (Self), Jeremy Irons (Self), Derek Jacobi (Self)1. Joely Richardson on Shakespeare's Women
Joely Richardson explores Shakespeare's comic heroines in "Twelfth Night" and "As You Like It" with insights from her mother, Vanessa Redgrave.
51 mins
2. Ethan Hawke on Macbeth
Ethan Hawke dives into "Macbeth," uncovering the psychological depths, dramatic history, and the truth behind Shakespeare's tale of dark ambition.
52 mins
3. Derek Jacobi on Richard II
Darek Jacobi revisits "Richard II," exploring the political power and the risky truths behind the play that once threatened Shakespeare's own life.
51 mins
4. Trevor Nunn on The Tempest
Sir Trevor Nunn uncovers the secrets of "The Tempest," exploring its hidden meanings, and the magic of Shakespeare's final masterpiece.
52 mins
5. Jeremy Irons on the Henrys
Jeremy Irons explored Shakespeare's gripping histories "Henry IV" and "Henry V" along with Tom Hiddleston and Simon Russell Beale.
51 mins
6. David Tennant on Hamlet
David Tennant, joined by stars like Jude Law and Ben Whishaw, explores why "Hamlet" remains Shakespeare's most iconic work.
52 mins