Shakespeare: Rise of a Genius - Series 1
1 - Ambition and Chaos
Air Date: November 8, 2023
Shakespeare waves goodbye to his family to follow his dream of becoming a playwright. He enters a world of plague, rivalry and every possible kind of danger.
2 - Fortune and Tragedy
Air Date: November 15, 2023
As Shakespeare achieves fame and fortune, a political scandal threatens his life and a family tragedy sees him question the cost of his success
3 - Treason and Mortality
Air Date: November 22, 2023
In the fallout of the Gunpowder Plot, a family scandal threatens Shakespeare’s reputation. Creating his most epic and tragic work yet, his legacy is at risk of being lost forever.