Simon Schama's Shakespeare

Documentary

10.0

1 Season

2 Episodes

June 22, 2012

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Overview

Simon Schama explores the life and times of William Shakespeare to shed a new and fascinating light on some of the greatest plays ever written. He asks the question: "What came first, Englishness, or Shakespeare's idea of it?" and produces a persuasive argument in favour of the latter.

Created by

Simon Schama

Network

BBC Two