Hugh Bonneville and Ralph Fiennes on Performing Shakespeare
Season 2
Episode 1
About the Episode
Bonneville started his career at the Open Air Theatre in Regent’s Park, understudying Ralph Fiennes as Lysander, one of the four lovers in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. He and Fiennes meet up again to try to untangle the extraordinary plot of one of Shakespeare’s most enduringly popular plays, a great comedy of love and enchantment.
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Extras
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Education | May I with Right and Conscience Make this Claim?
The ironic aspects of the justification for Henry V's campaign in France are explored.2:26 -
Education | Have We Learned Anything?
This segment reflects on the transience of Henry V’s military accomplishments.2:08 -
Education | The Battle of Agincourt
On the eve of the Battle of Agincourt, Henry V inspires his soldiers.6:34 -
Education | Grief-Stricken Hamlet
An overview of Hamlet and a discussion of the theme of loss within the play.5:17 -
Education | Many Different Hamlets
Actors David Tennant and Jude Law discuss approaching the soliloquy from Act III, Scene i.2:30 -
Education | I’ll Drown My Book
An overview of how Ariel’s compassion alters Prospero’s outlook.3:48 -
Education | The Resurrection of Sebastian
An analysis of Shakespeare’s “resurrection” of Sebastian.1:27 -
Education | Shakespeare's Daughter and The Tempest
A look at how Shakespeare’s relationship with his daughter may have affected The Tempest.1:33 -
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Morgan Freeman reunites with Co-Star Tracey Ullman
Morgan Freeman reunites with his own Kate, Tracey Ullman to talk about their performance.4:34
