Shakespeare Uncovered S03E06 · Richard III with Antony Sher

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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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2. 2 2. The Merchant of Venice with F. Murray Abraham2018-10-12 · 53mF. Murray Abraham untangles the controversies surrounding “The Merchant of Venice,” addressing the ubiquitous anti-Semitism that characterized Europe in Shakespeare’s time.
3. 3 3. Measure for Measure With Romola Garai2018-10-19 · 53mRomola Garai explores “Measure for Measure,” one of Shakespeare's most provocative plays. It presents a surprisingly timely drama of sexual morality, hypocrisy and harassment.
4. 4 4. Julius Caesar with Brian Cox2018-10-19 · 53mBrian Cox looks at Shakespeare's most revered political play, “Julius Caesar,” to analyze what can be learned about freedom and tyranny today.
5. 5 5. The Winter's Tale with Simon Russell Beale2018-10-26 · 53mSimon 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
6. 6 6. Richard III with Antony Sher2018-10-26 · 53mAntony 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.