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Shakespeare Uncovered

Shakespeare Uncovered combines history, biography, iconic performances, new analysis, and the personal passions of its celebrated hosts Helen Hunt, F. Murray Abraham, Romola Garai, Brian Cox, Simon Russell Beale and Sir Antony Sher host the third season to tell the stories behind the stories of Shakespeare’s greatest plays.

“The Merchant of Venice” with F. Murray Abraham

54m 41s

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

Episodes

  • “Much Ado About Nothing”: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    “Much Ado About Nothing”

    S3 E1 - 54m 41s

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

Extras + Features

  • “The Merchant of Venice” Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    “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: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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 .

  • “Richard III” with Sir Antony Sher Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    “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.

Schedule

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