Jan 30, 2015 · 53m
Actor Hugh Bonneville talks with Ralph Fiennes about the appeal of "A Midsummer Night's Dream."
Shakespeare Uncovered
Celebrity hosts guide viewers through William Shakespeare's plays in performance. Each episode serves as a primer for newcomers to Shakespeare while serving up enough historical and theatrical insights to enchant lifelong fans.
Season 2 Episodes
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Jan 30, 2015 · 53m
Christopher Plummer explores how "King Lear" may have been staged during Shakespeare's time; actors Ian McKellen and Simon Russell Beale discuss playing the role of King Lear.
Feb 6, 2015 · 53m
Morgan Freeman is determined to understand why Shakespeare wrote "The Taming of the Shrew"; interviews include Tracey Ullman, Sinead Cusack and Julia Stiles.
Feb 6, 2015 · 53m
David Harewood unravels the issues of prejudice and jealousy embedded in "Othello"; Adrian Lester portrays Othello at the National Theatre in London; interviews include Simon Russell Beale, Ian McKellen, Julia Stiles and Patrick Stewart.
Feb 13, 2015 · 53m
Kim Cattrall searches for the truth behind Shakespeare's middle-aged love story and examines inspirations for the play in Rome; with Janet Suzman, Harriet Walter and Vanessa Redgrave.
Feb 13, 2015 · 53m
Joe Fiennes considers why "Romeo and Juliet" remains the most adapted and performed of all of Shakespeare's works; interviews include Orlando Bloom, Condola Rashad and Stephen Sondheim.
Season 2 FAQ
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
When did Shakespeare Uncovered Season 2 premiere?
Shakespeare Uncovered Season 2 premiered on January 30, 2015.
How many episodes are in Shakespeare Uncovered Season 2?
Shakespeare Uncovered Season 2 has 6 episodes.
What is the first episode of Shakespeare Uncovered Season 2?
The season opens with Season 2 Episode 1, "A Midsummer Night's Dream With Hugh Bonneville". It aired on January 30, 2015.
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