Simon Schama's Shakespeare
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Starring
Harriet WalterPeter De JerseySimon Russell BealeTobias MenziesAndrew ScottRoger Allam
Starring
Harriet WalterPeter De JerseySimon Russell BealeTobias MenziesAndrew ScottRoger Allam
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Simon Schama's Shakespeare Episode Ratings Heatmap
| Avg | E1 | E2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | 8.3 | 8.5 | 8.2 |
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About
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.
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Miniseries2012
8.32222h 2m
| Ep | Title | Rating | Yours | Votes | Runtime | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ | 1 | This England | 8.5 | 11 | 61 min | |
| ▶ | 2 | Hollow Crowns | 8.2 | 11 | 61 min |
Full Cast & Crew
Cast
Simon Schama Self - Presenter
Harriet Walter
Peter De Jersey
Simon Russell Beale
Tobias Menzies
Andrew Scott
Judi Dench Self - Performer
Roger Allam
Ricky Champ
Tim Pigott-Smith