Shakespeare: Rise of a Genius

2023•1 series•Entertainment / Factual
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How a glover's son from rural Stratford became the greatest writer who ever lived. Explores how Shakespeare's creative genius was nourished by a dangerous and exciting world filled with bitter rivalries, rebellion, murder and deadly plague.

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Episode 1Shakespeare: Rise of a Genius

Episode 1. Shakespeare arrives in London, a hotbed of violence, and writes his bloodiest play. Contains some strong language.

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Episode 2Shakespeare: Rise of a Genius

Episode 2. A family tragedy devastates Shakespeare and leads to his most personal work: Hamlet. Contains some strong language.

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Episode 3Shakespeare: Rise of a Genius

Episode 3. Shakespeare’s Catholic past comes back to haunt him, inspiring his most tragic work yet.

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