Love, conflict, family - nobody's done it better. Acting legends reflect on the greatest writer who ever lived – and the dangerous, exciting world that ignited his creativity.
Cast: Juliet Stevenson, Daniel Boyarsky, Jessie Buckley
16HDCC
Series 1
3 episodes
1. Ambition and ChaosShakespeare waves goodbye to his family to follow his dream of becoming a playwright. He enters a world of plague, rivalry and every possible kind of danger.16CC59minNov 8, 2023
2. Fortune and TragedyAs Shakespeare achieves fame and fortune, a political scandal threatens his life and a family tragedy sees him question the cost of his success16CC59minNov 15, 2023
3. Treason and MortalityIn the fallout of the Gunpowder Plot, a family scandal threatens Shakespeare’s reputation. Creating his most epic and tragic work yet, his legacy is at risk of being lost forever.16CC59minNov 22, 2023
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Love, conflict, family - nobody's done it better. Acting legends reflect on the greatest writer who ever lived – and the dangerous, exciting world that ignited his creativity.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Julian Jones
- Created by
- David Glover
- Studio
- 72 Films
Maturity rating
16Check the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
English
