Shakespeare Uncovered - Season 3
1 - Much Ado About Nothing with Helen Hunt
Air Date: October 12, 2018
Helen Hunt explores how “Much Ado About Nothing” became one of Shakespeare’s most beloved romantic comedies.
2 - The Merchant of Venice with F. Murray Abraham
Air Date: October 12, 2018
F. Murray Abraham untangles the controversies surrounding “The Merchant of Venice,” addressing the ubiquitous anti-Semitism that characterized Europe in Shakespeare’s time.
3 - Measure for Measure With Romola Garai
Air Date: October 19, 2018
Romola Garai explores “Measure for Measure,” one of Shakespeare's most provocative plays. It presents a surprisingly timely drama of sexual morality, hypocrisy and harassment.
4 - Julius Caesar with Brian Cox
Air Date: October 19, 2018
Brian Cox looks at Shakespeare's most revered political play, “Julius Caesar,” to analyze what can be learned about freedom and tyranny today.
5 - The Winter's Tale with Simon Russell Beale
Air Date: October 26, 2018
Simon Russell Beale uncovers the romance and betrayals of "The Winter's Tale" and shows that in this play Shakespeare offers something for which everyone longs: the ability to make amends for an irreversible mistake.
6 - Richard III with Antony Sher
Air Date: October 26, 2018
Antony Sher unveils the life of Shakespeare's "Richard III," comparing the historical king's reputation with the play's enduring portrait of ruthless ambition and vengeance.