Shakespeare Uncovered

This series combines history, biography, iconic performance, analysis and the personal passion of its hosts -- Ethan Hawke, Jeremy Irons, Derek Jacobi, Trevor Nunn, Joely Richardson and David Tennant -- to tell the story behind the stories of Shakespeare's greatest plays. Each episode combines interviews with actors, directors and scholars, along with visits to key locations, clips from some of the most celebrated film and television adaptations and illustrative excerpts from the plays especially staged for the series at Shakespeare's Globe in London.

Shakespeare Uncovered: Macbeth with Ethan Hawke
Fri., 1/25/13, at 9pm on CET
Tues., 1/29/13, at 8pm on CET Arts

Shakespeare Uncovered: The Comedies with Joely Richardson
Fri., 1/25/13, at 10pm on CET
Tues., 1/29/13, at 9pm on CET Arts

Shakespeare Uncovered: Richard II with Derek Jacobi
Fri., 2/1/13, at 9pm on CET
Tues., 2/5/13, at 8pm on CET Arts

Shakespeare Uncovered: Henry IV & Henry V with Jeremy Irons
Fri., 2/1/13, at 10pm on CET
Tues., 2/5/13, at 9pm on CET Arts

Shakespeare Uncovered: Hamlet with David Tennant
Fri., 2/8/13, at 9pm on CET
Tues., 2/12/13, at 8pm on CET Arts

Shakespeare Uncovered: The Tempest with Trevor Nunn
Fri., 2/8/13, at 10pm on CET
Tues., 2/12/13, at 9pm on CET Arts