I Am Not Shaped for Sport

1m 40s

Antony Sher reflects on his decision to play Richard III's deformities, by giving him a tremendous energy despite his physical setbacks.

Extras + Features

“The Merchant of Venice” Preview

S3 E2 - 30s

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

S3 E2 - 3m 12s

Shylock’s relationship with his daughter Jessica, complicated by love, money and their inability to truly understand each other, becomes explosive.
Beatrice and Benedick in Love

S3 E1 - 3m 56s

When Beatrice and Benedick realize they are in love, they are each overjoyed but their path to being together won’t be smooth .
Inside Look: Helen Hunt on Much Ado About Nothing

S3 E1 - 1m 30s

Helen Hunt gives an inside look at the all new episode of Shakespeare Uncovered: Much Ado About Nothing.
Helen Hunt and Tom Irwin on Beatrice and Benedick

S3 E1 - 1m

Helen Hunt and Tom Irwin reminisce on their past roles as Beatrice and Benedick and share their thoughts about the characters.
“Richard III” with Sir Antony Sher Preview

S3 E6 - 30s

Sir 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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