SHAKESPEARE UNCOVERED

Fridays, October 12-26, 2018, 9:00-11:00 p.m. ET

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Macbeth With Ethan Hawke

Join Ethan Hawke in his quest to play Shakespeare’s murderous Thane of Cawdor.

  • Original1/25/2013
  • SHAU101
The Comedies With Joely Richardson

Enjoy Joely Richardson’s investigation of Shakespeare’s heroines in two cross-dressing comedies.

  • Original1/25/2013
  • SHAU102
Richard II With Derek Jacobi

Find out from Derek Jacobi, who once played Richard II, why the play could have cost Shakespeare his life.

  • Original2/1/2013
  • SHAU103
Henry IV & Henry V With Jeremy Irons

Join Jeremy Irons as he uncovers the enduring appeal of Shakespeare’s “history plays."

  • Original2/1/2013
  • SHAU104
Hamlet With David Tennant

Meet with David Tennant and fellow Hamlets who compare notes on the challenge of playing the iconic role.

  • Original2/8/2013
  • SHAU105
The Tempest With Trevor Nunn

Travel with director Trevor Nunn through the magical, mysterious world of the Bard’s last complete play.

  • Original2/8/2013
  • SHAU106
A Midsummer Night’s Dream With Hugh Bonneville Join Bonneville as talks with actor Ralph Fiennes about A Midsummer Night’s Dream’s enduring appeal.
  • Original1/1/2015
  • SHAU201
King Lear With Christopher Plummer

Gain insight into portraying the troubled king from Plummer, Ian McKellen and Simon Russell Beale.

  • Original1/1/2015
  • SHAU202
The Taming of the Shrew With Morgan Freeman

Join Freeman in his quest to understand how and why one of the Bard’s first works was written.

  • Original2/6/2015
  • SHAU203
Othello With David Harewood

Unravel the complex issues of prejudice and jealousy that are threaded throughout the play.

  • Original2/6/2015
  • SHAU204
Antony & Cleopatra With Kim Cattrall

Uncover the truth behind the “middle-aged” love story and examine possible inspirations for the play.

  • Original2/13/2015
  • SHAU205

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Chelsey Saatkamp

WNET