2 videodiscs (360 hours) :sound, colour ;4 3/4 inches
Originally broadcast as single episodes of a television program.
Title from container.
A midsummer night's dream -- King Lear -- The taming of the shrew -- Othello -- Antony and Cleopatra -- Romeo and Juliet.
Presenters: Morgan Freeman, Joseph Fiennes, David Harewood, Hugh Bonneville, Kim Cattrall.
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.
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DVD, region 1, NTSC, widescreen; stereo.
For private home use only.
English SDH subtitles.
1.Shakespeare, William,--1564-1616.1.Documentary television programs.2.Dramatists, English--Early modern, 1500-1700--Biography.3.European drama--Renaissance, 1450-1600.4.Historical television programs.Dynamic Details