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Shakespeare: Rise of a Genius
Series 1
Drama documentary explaining Shakespeare's career and examining his personal and professional history. Numerous experts tell his story interspersed with dramatic vignettes showing key moments in his life.
Where to Watch Series 1
3 Episodes
Ambition and Chaos
E1
Ambition and ChaosShakespeare waves goodbye to his family to follow his dream of becoming a playwright. He enters a world of plague, rivalry and every possible kind of danger.
Fortune and Tragedy
E2
Fortune and TragedyAs Shakespeare achieves fame and fortune, a political scandal threatens his life and a family tragedy sees him question the cost of his success
Treason and Mortality
E3
Treason and MortalityIn the fallout of the Gunpowder Plot, a family scandal threatens Shakespeare’s reputation. Creating his most epic and tragic work yet, his legacy is at risk of being lost forever.
Cast of Series 1
Juliet StevensonNarrator
Daniel BoyarskyShakespeare
Judi DenchSelf
Helen MirrenSelf
Brian CoxSelf
Dániel BakiHenry Condell
Mátyás Tóth
Gergõ BárdiWill Kempe
Máté CzakóJohn Heminges
Gergely Máté KissRichard Burbage
Szomori BélaLord Chamberlain
György SomhegyiAugustine Phillips
Julian JonesDirector
David GloverProducer
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