S03 Episode 1
Much Ado About Nothing With Helen Hunt
An exploration of Claudio and Hero, and Beatrice and Benedick; the real meaning of ado about nothing.
54 mins · Fri, 12 Oct 2018
S03 Episode 2
The Merchant of Venice With F. Murray Abraham
A look at the efforts over the years, for better or worse, to treat Shylock more as a victim and rescue Shakespeare from any taint of anti-Semitism.
54 mins · Fri, 12 Oct 2018
S03 Episode 3
Measure for Measure With Romola Garai
Romola Garai explores “Measure for Measure,” one of Shakespeare's most provocative plays. It presents a surprisingly timely drama of sexual morality, hypocrisy and harassment.
53 mins · Fri, 19 Oct 2018
S03 Episode 4
Julius Caesar With Brian Cox
Brian Cox explores how Julius Caesar poses challenges about who or what to trust and gets readers thinking about what values to live by.
52 mins · Fri, 19 Oct 2018
S03 Episode 5
The Winter's Tale with Simon Russell Beale
Simon 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 amends for an irreversible mistake.
53 mins · Fri, 26 Oct 2018
S03 Episode 6
Richard III
Antony Sher unveils the life of Shakespeare's Richard III, comparing the king's reputation with the play's portrayal of ambition and vengeance.
54 mins · Fri, 26 Oct 2018
