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Shakespeare uncovered. Series 2 [videorecording] / produced by Blake Productions, 116 Films, and Thirteen ; producer, Richard Denton.

Bonneville, Hugh. (Added Author). Cattrall, Kim. (Added Author). Fiennes, Joseph, 1970- (Added Author). Freeman, Morgan. (Added Author). Harewood, David. (Added Author). 116 Films (Firm) (Added Author). Blakeway Productions. (Added Author). PBS Distribution (Firm) (Added Author). WNET (Television station : New York, N.Y.) (Added Author).

Summary:

Behind every Shakespeare play is a story. Shakespeare Uncovered portrays the Bard as an impresario who, four centuries ago, defined show business in his day-drawing on historical sources, stealing and adapting ideas, bringing back popular characters, writing prequels, and developing dramatic ideas from the politics of the day. In each episode, a major Shakespearean actor or director explores and reveals the extraordinary world and works of William Shakespeare and the still-potent impact they have today. The presenters have spent their lives with Shakespeare s work and relate not only to the stories of the plays themselves, but also how they came to be written, how they have been performed, and how they have survived over 400 years.

Record details

ISBN: 841887023665
Physical Description: 2 videodiscs (360 hours) : sound, colour ; 4 3/4 inches
Publisher: [United States] : PBS Distribution, [2015]
Copyright: ©2015

Content descriptions

General Note:	Originally broadcast as single episodes of a television program. Title from container.
Formatted Contents Note:	A midsummer night's dream -- King Lear -- The taming of the shrew -- Othello -- Antony and Cleopatra -- Romeo and Juliet.
Participant or Performer Note:	Presenters: Morgan Freeman, Joseph Fiennes, David Harewood, Hugh Bonneville, Kim Cattrall.
Target Audience Note:	E.
System Details Note:	DVD, region 1, NTSC, widescreen; stereo.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note:	For private home use only.
Language Note:	English SDH subtitles.