Simon Schama's Shakespeare
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Simon Schama explores the life and times of William Shakespeare to shed a new and fascinating light on some of the greatest plays ever written. He asks the question: "What came first, Englishness, or Shakespeare's idea of it?" and produces a persuasive argument in favour of the latter.
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1 Season • 2 Episodes
59 min per episode
2012 – 2012
Premiered: Fri, Jun 22, 2012
Simon SchamaLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 2: “Hollow Crowns”
Simon Schama explores Shakespeare’s attitude to the other great subject of his day - Kingship. He asks how far Shakespeare’s most profound tragedies, including Richard II, Hamlet, Macbeth and King Lear, were inspired by his own experience of writing for the courts of Elizabeth and James I.
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Ashley Gething
Simon Schama
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Ashley Gething
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What is Simon Schama's Shakespeare about?
Simon Schama explores the life and times of William Shakespeare to shed a new and fascinating light on some of the greatest plays ever written. He asks the question: "What came first, Englishness, or Shakespeare's idea of it?" and produces a persuasive argument in favour of the latter.
How many seasons does Simon Schama's Shakespeare have?
Simon Schama's Shakespeare comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Simon Schama's Shakespeare?
Key cast members in Simon Schama's Shakespeare include Simon Schama, Harriet Walter, Peter de Jersey, Simon Russell Beale, Tobias Menzies.
Who created or directed Simon Schama's Shakespeare?
Simon Schama's Shakespeare was developed and directed by Ashley Gething.