Episodes
1. A Midsummer Night's Dream With Hugh Bonneville
January 30, 2015
53 min
Actor Hugh Bonneville talks with Ralph Fiennes about the appeal of "A Midsummer Night's Dream."
2. King Lear With Christopher Plummer
January 30, 2015
53 min
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.
3. The Taming of the Shrew With Morgan Freeman
February 6, 2015
53 min
Morgan Freeman is determined to understand why Shakespeare wrote "The Taming of the Shrew"; interviews include Tracey Ullman, Sinead Cusack and Julia Stiles.
4. Othello With David Harewood
February 6, 2015
53 min
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.
5. Antony & Cleopatra With Kim Cattrall
February 13, 2015
53 min
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.
