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Shakespeare: Rise of a Genius
Episode #101
It's 1587, and William Shakespeare is off to pursue his dreams of becoming a playwright.
Episode #102
Take a deep dive into Shakespeare’s life story, the place and time he inhabited and the work he produced. Cinematic, dramatic vignettes bring Shakespeare’s story to life throughout the series. Featuring appearances by Dame Judi Dench, Brian Cox, Adrian Lester, Dame Helen Mirren, Martin Freeman and Jessie Buckley and more.
Episode #102
Season 1 Episode 102 | 57m 58s | CC
With his job at England’s best theatre company, the Lord Chamberlain’s Men, the money is rolling in. Determined to restore his family’s reputation, Shakespeare works harder than ever, producing hit after hit: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Henry IV and Julius Caesar. As his star rises, a series of tragedies strike.
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