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.
Full Cast of Simon Schama's Shakespeare
Harriet Walter
Dame Harriet Mary Walter DBE (born 24 September 1950) is a British actress. She has received a Laurence Olivier Award...
Simon Russell Beale
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Tobias Menzies
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Andrew Scott
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Crew of Simon Schama's Shakespeare
Discover the backstage crew of Simon Schama's Shakespeare →- Released on June 22, 2012