Joely Richardson
Herself
Shakespeare Uncovered (2012)
Season 2
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.
Released June 19, 2012
Episode 53 min
None+
Genres: Documentary
Watch Providers: Amazon Prime Video, PBS, PBS, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Marquee TV Amazon Channel
Production Companies: Thirteen Productions, Blakeway Productions, 116 Films
Network: BBC Four
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S2E1 - A Midsummer Night's Dream With Hugh Bonneville
Actor Hugh Bonneville talks with Ralph Fiennes about the appeal of "A Midsummer Night's Dream."
Jan. 30, 2015, midnight
S2E2 - King Lear With Christopher Plummer
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.
Jan. 30, 2015, midnight
S2E3 - The Taming of the Shrew With Morgan Freeman
Morgan Freeman is determined to understand why Shakespeare wrote "The Taming of the Shrew"; interviews include Tracey Ullman, Sinead Cusack and Julia Stiles.
Feb. 6, 2015, midnight
S2E4 - Othello With David Harewood
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.
Feb. 6, 2015, midnight
S2E5 - Antony & Cleopatra With Kim Cattrall
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.
Feb. 13, 2015, midnight
S2E6 - Romeo & Juliet With Joseph Fiennes
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.
Feb. 13, 2015, midnight
Network: BBC Four
Episode Runtime: 53 min.
Season Runtime: 53 min.
Released: June 19, 2012
Last Air Date: Oct. 26, 2018, midnight
Status: Canceled
Certification: NR
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