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Simon Schama's Shakespeare

20121 seasonAshley Gething
IMDb 7.4

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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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What is Simon Schama's Shakespeare (2012) 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.

Who stars in Simon Schama's Shakespeare?

Simon Schama's Shakespeare stars Simon Schama (Self - Presenter), Harriet Walter, Peter de Jersey, Simon Russell Beale, Tobias Menzies. The series was created by Simon Schama.

How many seasons does Simon Schama's Shakespeare have?

Simon Schama's Shakespeare has 1 seasons. There are 2 episodes in total.

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Simon Schama's Shakespeare holds an IMDb rating of 7.4/10. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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