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Simon Schama's Shakespeare (2012)

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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.

First Air Date
June 22, 2012
Seasons
1
Episodes
2

Cast: Simon Schama, Harriet Walter, Peter de Jersey, Simon Russell Beale, Tobias Menzies, Andrew Scott

Network: BBC Two
Production: Oxford Films, BBC
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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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StatusEnded
TypeMiniseries
First Aired6/22/2012
Last Aired6/29/2012
Seasons1
Episodes2
LanguageEnglish
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Simon Schama

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Harriet Walter

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Peter de Jersey

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Simon Russell Beale

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Tobias Menzies

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Andrew Scott

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Simon Schama's Shakespeare 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 …

How many seasons does Simon Schama's Shakespeare have?

1

How many episodes does Simon Schama's Shakespeare have?

2

Is Simon Schama's Shakespeare still running?

No, it ended in 2012.

When did Simon Schama's Shakespeare first air?

June 22, 2012

Who created Simon Schama's Shakespeare?

Simon Schama

Who stars in Simon Schama's Shakespeare?

Simon Schama, Harriet Walter, Peter de Jersey

What genre is Simon Schama's Shakespeare?

Documentary