Leontes' Irrational Jealousy
Deep in the grip of an irrational jealousy, Leontes convinces himself of his wife’s betrayal and won’t be persuaded otherwise, even by Camillo, his most trusted counselor.
Extras + Features
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I Am Not Shaped for Sport
S3 E6 - 1m 40s
Antony Sher reflects on his decision to play Richard III's deformities, by giving him a tremendous energy despite his physical setbacks.
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A Brutal Age of Politics
S3 E6 - 2m 38s
Richard III is an adept politician – and a consummate actor – which makes him both brilliant and dangerous as he manipulates and maneuvers to quickly achieve his goals.
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“The Winter’s Tale” with Simon Russell Beale Preview
S3 E5 - 30s
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.
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Leontes' Irrational Jealousy
S3 E5 - 2m 18s
Deep in the grip of an irrational jealousy, Leontes convinces himself of his wife’s betrayal and won’t be persuaded otherwise, even by Camillo, his most trusted counselor.
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Magic and Forgiveness in The Winter's Tale
S3 E5 - 1m 31s
Repentant and hopeful, Leontes, who thought he had forever lost his family, is reunited with his wife and daughter and finds joy in the face of loss.
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The Power of Rhetoric in Mark Antony's Famous Speech
S3 E4 - 2m 44s
"Friends, Romans, Countrymen..." Brian Cox speaks about the power of rhetoric in Mark Antony's famous speech – and for modern politicians.
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"Julius Caesar" with Brian Cox Preview
S3 E4 - 30s
Brian Cox explores how "Julius Caesar," for many years, was seen to represent the American experience: the birth of a Republic. The play explores how easy it is for a free republic to fall into corruption. More than that, the play challenges us to think about who or what to trust and what values we want to live by — and to look inside and wonder how well we even know ourselves.
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Julius Caesar's Impact on American History
S3 E4 - 1m 33s
The events in Julius Caesar took place 2,000 years ago, but the idea of political assassination has a terrible resonance for Americans. One notorious figure, John Wilkes Booth, was obsessed with the character of Brutus.
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Isabella's Mercy
S3 E3 - 2m 37s
When Angelo is condemned to death, his new wife begs Isabella to save him despite the fact he had attempted to ruin Isabella's life. Isabella makes a hard yet inspiring decision.
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“Measure for Measure” with Romola Garai Preview
S3 E3 - 30s
Romola Garai explores “Measure for Measure,” one of Shakespeare’s most provocative plays that presents a surprisingly timely drama of sexual morality, hypocrisy and harassment.
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Who Will Believe Thee, Isabel?
S3 E3 - 1m 34s
When Isabella goes to confront Angelo on his hypocrisy, his chilling reply is one that unfortunately still resonates today.
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Hath Not a Jew Eyes?
S3 E2 - 2m 25s
Pushed to the edge, Shylock passionately insists that Jews are no different than any other people, with common humanity, feelings – and desire for revenge.
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