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Simon Schama's Shakespeare

Simon Schama's Shakespeare (2012)

TV show · Ended · 59 min · ★ 10.0

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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.

Cast

Simon SchamaSimon SchamaSelf - PresenterHarriet WalterHarriet WalterPeter de JerseyPeter de JerseySimon Russell BealeSimon Russell BealeTobias MenziesTobias MenziesAndrew ScottAndrew Scott

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