Shakespeare Uncovered

Season 3

TV-PG
The final season investigates Much Ado About Nothing, The Merchant of Venice, Measure for Measure, Julius Caesar, The Winter’s Tale and Richard III.

Where to Watch Season 3

6 Episodes

  • Much Ado About Nothing with Helen Hunt
    E1
    Much Ado About Nothing with Helen HuntHelen Hunt explores how “Much Ado About Nothing” became one of Shakespeare’s most beloved romantic comedies.
  • The Merchant of Venice with F. Murray Abraham
    E2
    The Merchant of Venice with F. Murray AbrahamF. Murray Abraham untangles the controversies surrounding “The Merchant of Venice,” addressing the ubiquitous anti-Semitism that characterized Europe in Shakespeare’s time.
  • Measure for Measure With Romola Garai
    E3
    Measure for Measure With Romola GaraiRomola Garai explores “Measure for Measure,” one of Shakespeare's most provocative plays. It presents a surprisingly timely drama of sexual morality, hypocrisy and harassment.
  • Julius Caesar with Brian Cox
    E4
    Julius Caesar with Brian CoxBrian Cox looks at Shakespeare's most revered political play, “Julius Caesar,” to analyze what can be learned about freedom and tyranny today.
  • The Winter's Tale with Simon Russell Beale
    E5
    The Winter's Tale with Simon Russell BealeSimon Russell Beale uncovers the romance and betrayals of "The Winter's Tale" and shows that in this play Shakespeare offers something for which everyone longs: the ability to make amends for an irreversible mistake.
  • Richard III with Antony Sher
    E6
    Richard III with Antony SherAntony Sher unveils the life of Shakespeare's "Richard III," comparing the historical king's reputation with the play's enduring portrait of ruthless ambition and vengeance.

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  • Shakespeare Uncovered: Season 3
    Shakespeare Uncovered: Season 3Trailer
  • Shakespeare Uncovered: Season 3 Teaser
    Shakespeare Uncovered: Season 3 TeaserScene

 

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