Shakespeare Uncovered: The Stories Behind the Bard's Greatest Play, Series 2
Behind every Shakespeare play is a story. Shakespeare Uncovered portrays the Bard as an impresario who, four centuries ago, defined show business in his day - drawing on historical sources, stealing and adapting ideas, bringing back popular characters, writing prequels, and developing dramatic ideas from the politics of the day.
In each episode, a major Shakespearean actor or director explores and reveals the extraordinary world and works of William Shakespeare and the still-potent impact they have today. The presenters have spent their lives with Shakespeare's work and relate not only to the stories of the plays themselves, but also how they came to be written, how they have been performed, and how they have survived over 400 years.
Includes Six Films…
Taming of the Shrew, with Morgan Freeman
Romeo and Juliet, with Joseph Fiennes
Othello, with David Harewood
A Midsummer Night's Dream, with Hugh Bonneville
Antony and Cleopatra, with Kim Cattrall
King Lear, with Christopher Plummer
Producer: WNET/BBC
Production Year: 2014
Discs: 2
Subtitles: Y
Subtitle Language: English (SDH)
Audio Format: Stereo
Aspect Ratio: 16x9 Widescreen