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.
Show Info
Network: BBC Two
(2012 -
2012)
Default Runtime: 60 minutes
Status: Ended
Show Type:
Documentary
Official site: www.bbc.co.uk
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Previous Episode
Hollow Crowns
Episode 1x02; Jun 29, 2012
Previous Episodes
Episode Name | Airdate | Trailer |
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1x02: Hollow Crowns | Jun 29, 2012 | |
1x01: This England | Jun 22, 2012 |
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Extra Details
Also known as:
- Shakespeare and Us ( United Kingdom)