King Lear with Christopher Plummer | Preview
Season 2
Episode 3
About the Episode
King Lear is universally acknowledged as one of Shakespeare’s greatest tragic roles. Christopher Plummer has played the role under the direction of Sir Jonathan Miller. Ian McKellen and Simon Russell Beale share their insights into this often-difficult character. And Plummer examines what inspired Shakespeare to write a play about a kingdom divided at a delicate moment.
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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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Shakespeare Uncovered Series II | Preview
Series II of Shakespeare Uncovered continues on PBS, beginning Friday, January 30 at 9 p.m0:32
