Celebrity hosts guide viewers through William Shakespeare's plays in performance. Each episode serves as a primer for newcomers to Shakespeare while serving up enough historical and theatrical insights to enchant lifelong fans.
Shakespeare Uncovered (シーズン 2)
A Midsummer Night's Dream With Hugh Bonneville (エピソード 1)
放送日: 2015-01-30
上映時間: 53 min
概要: Actor Hugh Bonneville talks with Ralph Fiennes about the appeal of "A Midsummer Night's Dream."
King Lear With Christopher Plummer (エピソード 2)
放送日: 2015-01-30
上映時間: 53 min
概要: Christopher Plummer explores how "King Lear" may have been staged during Shakespeare's time; actors Ian McKellen and Simon Russell Beale discuss playing the role of King Lear.
The Taming of the Shrew With Morgan Freeman (エピソード 3)
放送日: 2015-02-06
上映時間: 53 min
概要: Morgan Freeman is determined to understand why Shakespeare wrote "The Taming of the Shrew"; interviews include Tracey Ullman, Sinead Cusack and Julia Stiles.
Othello With David Harewood (エピソード 4)
放送日: 2015-02-06
上映時間: 53 min
概要: David Harewood unravels the issues of prejudice and jealousy embedded in "Othello"; Adrian Lester portrays Othello at the National Theatre in London; interviews include Simon Russell Beale, Ian McKellen, Julia Stiles and Patrick Stewart.
Antony & Cleopatra With Kim Cattrall (エピソード 5)
放送日: 2015-02-13
上映時間: 53 min
概要: Kim Cattrall searches for the truth behind Shakespeare's middle-aged love story and examines inspirations for the play in Rome; with Janet Suzman, Harriet Walter and Vanessa Redgrave.
Romeo & Juliet With Joseph Fiennes (エピソード 6)
放送日: 2015-02-13
上映時間: 53 min
概要: Joe Fiennes considers why "Romeo and Juliet" remains the most adapted and performed of all of Shakespeare's works; interviews include Orlando Bloom, Condola Rashad and Stephen Sondheim.
