TV Show directory - Simon Schama's Shakespeare

In this two part series, Simon Schama argues that it is impossible to understand how Shakespeare came to belong ‘to all time,’ without understanding just how much he was of his time. In his histories and tragedies, Shakespeare explored questions we are all still asking ourselves today. What is this England? What makes this Nation? Behind the mask of royalty who are our Kings and Queens?

Production Company: Oxford Film and Television