“The Winter’s Tale” with Simon Russell Beale Preview

30s

Simon Russell Beale uncovers the romance and betrayals of “The Winter’s Tale” and shows that in this play Shakespeare offers something for which everyone longs: the ability to make amends for an irreversible mistake.

Extras + Features

The Tangle of Love and Money

S3 E2 - 3m 12s

Shylock’s relationship with his daughter Jessica, complicated by love, money and their inability to truly understand each other, becomes explosive.
Hath Not a Jew Eyes?

S3 E2 - 2m 25s

Pushed to the edge, Shylock passionately insists that Jews are no different than any other people, with common humanity, feelings – and desire for revenge.
Inside Look: Helen Hunt on Much Ado About Nothing

S3 E1 - 1m 30s

Helen Hunt gives an inside look at the all new episode of Shakespeare Uncovered: Much Ado About Nothing.
Helen Hunt and Tom Irwin on Beatrice and Benedick

S3 E1 - 1m

Helen Hunt and Tom Irwin reminisce on their past roles as Beatrice and Benedick and share their thoughts about the characters.
Beatrice and Benedick in Love

S3 E1 - 3m 56s

When Beatrice and Benedick realize they are in love, they are each overjoyed but their path to being together won’t be smooth .
“Richard III” with Sir Antony Sher Preview

S3 E6 - 30s

Sir Antony Sher unveils the life of Shakespeare’s “Richard III,” comparing the historical king’s reputation with the play’s enduring portrait of ruthless ambition and vengeance.

Schedule

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