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Shakespeare: Rise of a Genius
DocumentaryDrama
Love, conflict, family - nobody's done it better. Acting legends reflect on the greatest writer who ever lived – and the dangerous, exciting world that ignited his creativity.
Nov 8, 20231 seasons3 episodesEndedEN
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Episodes
1–3 of 3
Ep 1Ambition and Chaos
Nov 8, 2023
59m
Shakespeare waves goodbye to his family to follow his dream of becoming a playwright. He enters a world of plague, rivalry and every possible kind of danger.
Ep 2Fortune and Tragedy
Nov 15, 2023
59m
As Shakespeare achieves fame and fortune, a political scandal threatens his life and a family tragedy sees him question the cost of his success
Ep 3Treason and Mortality
Nov 22, 2023
59m
In the fallout of the Gunpowder Plot, a family scandal threatens Shakespeare’s reputation. Creating his most epic and tragic work yet, his legacy is at risk of being lost forever.
Where to watch
Networks
BBC Two
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