Season 3 (2018)

Much Ado About Nothing with Helen Hunt
8.0

October 12, 2018 • 53m

Helen Hunt explores how “Much Ado About Nothing” became one of Shakespeare’s most beloved romantic comedies.

The Merchant of Venice with F. Murray Abraham
8.0

October 12, 2018 • 53m

F. Murray Abraham untangles the controversies surrounding “The Merchant of Venice,” addressing the ubiquitous anti-Semitism that c...Read more

Measure for Measure With Romola Garai
8.0

October 19, 2018 • 53m

Romola Garai explores “Measure for Measure,” one of Shakespeare's most provocative plays. It presents a surprisingly timely drama ...Read more

Julius Caesar with Brian Cox
8.0

October 19, 2018 • 53m

Brian Cox looks at Shakespeare's most revered political play, “Julius Caesar,” to analyze what can be learned about freedom and tyranny today.

The Winter's Tale with Simon Russell Beale
8.0

October 26, 2018 • 53m

Simon Russell Beale uncovers the romance and betrayals of "The Winter's Tale" and shows that in this play Shakespeare offers somet...Read more

Richard III with Antony Sher
8.0

October 26, 2018 • 53m

Antony Sher unveils the life of Shakespeare's "Richard III," comparing the historical king's reputation with the play's enduring p...Read more