Celebrating Shakespeare
Four centuries of Shakespeare’s genius - the man, his writing, his legacy
Episode 1—Shakespeare: Rise of a Genius, Series 1
Shakespeare arrives in London, a hotbed of violence, and writes his bloodiest play.
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Romeo + Juliet
Baz Luhrmann's explosive update of Shakespeare's tragedy.
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Shakespeare Live! From the RSC
A celebration of the life of William Shakespeare on the 400th anniversary of his death.
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Shakespeare Sonnets: A Modern Love Story
The best-known love poems are weaved together to create a fresh contemporary story.
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Richard II—The Hollow Crown, Series 1
King Richard II faces a rebellion led by his cousin Henry Bolingbroke.
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Talking Shakespeare
Celia Imrie takes a trip through the BBC’s archive for a celebration of Shakespeare.
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A Midsummer Night's Dream
Classic Shakespeare play adapted for television by Russell T Davies.
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Bill
Bill Shakespeare (Mathew Baynton) leaves Stratford to follow his dream.
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All Is True
Semi-fictionalised account of the last chapter of William Shakespeare's life.
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Hamlet
The Royal Shakespeare Company's modern-dress production of Shakespeare's great play.
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King Lear
Lear divides his kingdom with tragic consequences. Chaos descends on family and state.
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As You Like It—The BBC Television Shakespeare
William Shakespeare's beguiling comedy of love, lust and mistaken identity.
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The Merchant of Venice—Play of the Month
By William Shakespeare. A Play of the Month presentation.
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Much Ado About Nothing
The RSC's production of one of Shakespeare's best-loved romantic comedies.
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Sensational Shakespeare—Horrible Histories, Specials
A look at the life and times of William Shakespeare.
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CBeebies As You Like It at Shakespeare's Globe
A host of CBeebies stars perform As You Like It at Shakespeare’s Globe.
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