Shakespeare Uncovered Series II | Preview

Season 2 Episode 2

About the Episode

Series II of Shakespeare Uncovered continues on PBS, beginning Friday, January 30 at 9 p.m. and continuing the following two successive Fridays. The series investigates A Midsummer Night’s Dream, King Lear, Antony and Cleopatra, Romeo and Juliet, Othello, and The Taming of the Shrew and combines history, biography, iconic performances, new analysis, and the personal passions of its celebrated host

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Extras

Education | Shakespeare’s Biography

A brief biography of Shakespeare’s life.

4:44
The Comedies with Joely Richardson

Joely Richardson investigates the legacy of these two brilliant cross-dressing comedies

0:30
Macbeth with Ethan Hawke

Ethan Hawke invites viewers on his quest to play Shakespeare’s murderous Thane of Cawdor.

0:30
Christopher Plummer on the Different Versions of King Lear

Christopher Plummer speaks with historian Tanya Pollard on a different ending of King Lear

2:12
Hugh Bonneville and Ralph Fiennes on Performing Shakespeare

Hugh Bonneville & Ralph Fiennes discuss their performance in A Midsummer Night's Dream.

2:26
Anthony & Cleopatra with Kim Cattrall | Preview

Kim Cattrall travels to Rome to find out more about the historical Cleopatra.

0:34
Othello with David Harewood | Preview

David Harewood analyzes the great villan Iago and how he manipulates Othello.

0:34
King Lear with Christopher Plummer | Preview

Christopher Plummer uncovers playing one of Shakespeare’s greatest tragic roles.

0:37
A Midsummer Night's Dream with Hugh Bonneville | Preview

Hugh Bonneville meets with Ralph Fiennes to try to untangle one of Shakespeare’s plays.

0:37
Hamlet with David Tennant

David Tennant meets fellow actors who’ve tackled this most iconic of roles.

0:30