Shakespeare Uncovered
7.5
3 seasons
18 episodes
Canceled
Documentary
Plot Summary
Celebrity hosts guide viewers through William Shakespeare's plays in performance. Each episode serves as a primer for newcomers to Shakespeare while serving up enough historical and theatrical insights to enchant lifelong fans.
First Aired:June 19, 2012
Last Aired:October 26, 2018
Episode Runtime:53m
Networks:
PBS, BBC Four
Where to watch free (US)
PBS
KQED
Seasons (3)
Season 1
6 episodes
Aired: 2012
Season 2
6 episodes
Aired: 2015
8.0
Season 3
6 episodes
Aired: 2018
The final season investigates Much Ado About Nothing, The Merchant of Venice, Measure for Measure, Julius Caesar, The Winter’s Tale and Richard III.
Production
Thirteen Productions
Blakeway Productions
116 Films