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Where to watch "Shakespeare Uncovered"
6. Richard III with Antony Sher
2018 - Season 3
Antony 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.
5. The Winter's Tale with Simon Russell Beale
2018 - Season 3
Simon 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.
4. Julius Caesar with Brian Cox
2018 - Season 3
Brian Cox looks at Shakespeare's most revered political play, “Julius Caesar,” to analyze what can be learned about freedom and tyranny today.
3. Measure for Measure With Romola Garai
2018 - Season 3
Romola Garai explores “Measure for Measure,” one of Shakespeare's most provocative plays. It presents a surprisingly timely drama of sexual morality, hypocrisy and harassment.
2. The Merchant of Venice with F. Murray Abraham
2018 - Season 3
F. Murray Abraham untangles the controversies surrounding “The Merchant of Venice,” addressing the ubiquitous anti-Semitism that characterized Europe in Shakespeare’s time.
1. Much Ado About Nothing with Helen Hunt
2018 - Season 3
Helen Hunt explores how “Much Ado About Nothing” became one of Shakespeare’s most beloved romantic comedies.
