Shakespeare Uncovered
Hamlet with David Tennant (#105)
The actor discusses the meaning of the play and the iconic role with Jude Law and other Hamlets. [56 minutes]
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SHAKESPEARE UNCOVERED: Hamlet With David... (#105)
Premieres Feb. 8/, 2013 // An acclaimed Hamlet himself in the RSC's recent hit production (and another recent GREAT... 00:32
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SHAKESPEARE UNCOVERED: The Tempest With... (#106)
Premieres Feb. 8/ 2013 // Trevor Nunn, the legendary director who has directed 30 of Shakespeare's 37 plays and is... 00:32
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Shakespeare Uncovered | Henry IV & V with Jeremy... (#104)
Full Program: Jeremy Irons researches Shakespeare’s history plays: Henry IV & V. 52:31
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Shakespeare Uncovered | Richard II with Derek... (#103)
Full Program: Derek Jacobi looks at Richard II: the story of a king who loses his crown. 52:31
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SHAKESPEARE UNCOVERED: Richard II With Derek... (#103)
Airs Friday, February 1, 2013, 9/8c // Derek Jacobi returns to a role he played 30 years ago, coaches actors at the... 00:31
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Series Description: This series combines history, biography, iconic performance, analysis and the personal passion of its hosts -- Ethan Hawke, Jeremy Irons, Derek jacobi, Trevor Nunn, Joely Richardson and David Tennant -- to tell the story behind the stories of Shakespeare's greatest plays. Each episode combines interviews with actors, directors and scholars, along with visits to key locations, clips from some of the most celebrated film and television adaptations and illustrative excerpts from the plays especially staged for the series at Shakespeare's Globe in London.
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