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  • 2018-10-13T01:00:00Z on BBC Four
  • 53m
  • 5h 18m (6 episodes)
  • United States
  • English
  • Documentary
The final season investigates Much Ado About Nothing, The Merchant of Venice, Measure for Measure, Julius Caesar, The Winter’s Tale and Richard III.

6 episodes

Season Premiere

2018-10-13T01:00:00Z

3x01 Much Ado About Nothing with Helen Hunt

Season Premiere

3x01 Much Ado About Nothing with Helen Hunt

  • 2018-10-13T01:00:00Z53m

Helen Hunt explores how “Much Ado About Nothing” became one of Shakespeare’s most beloved romantic comedies.

F. Murray Abraham untangles the controversies surrounding “The Merchant of Venice,” addressing the ubiquitous anti-Semitism that characterized Europe in Shakespeare’s time.

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.

3x04 Julius Caesar with Brian Cox

  • 2018-10-20T01:00:00Z53m

Brian Cox looks at Shakespeare's most revered political play, “Julius Caesar,” to analyze what can be learned about freedom and tyranny today.

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.

Season Finale

2018-10-27T01:00:00Z

3x06 Richard III with Antony Sher

Season Finale

3x06 Richard III with Antony Sher

  • 2018-10-27T01:00:00Z53m

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.

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