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Shakespeare Uncovered

Division of Public Programs

Shakespeare Uncovered: photo of Jeremy Irons
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Jeremy Irons talks about "Shakespeare Uncovered" and the power of Shakespeare.

Courtesy of Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)

In a unique series of six films, Shakespeare Uncovered combines history, biography, iconic performances, new analysis, and the personal passions of its celebrated hosts — Ethan Hawke, Jeremy Irons, Derek Jacobi, Trevor Nunn, Joely Richardson, and David Tennant — to tell the stories behind the stories of Shakespeare’s greatest plays.

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