A Brutal Age of Politics

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A Brutal Age of Politics Shakespeare Uncovered

Premiered October 26, 2018

A Brutal Age of Politics

Richard III’s genius is his ability to become whoever he needs to be in his quest to achie

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Richard III’s genius is his ability to become whoever he needs to be in his quest to achie

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A Brutal Age of Politics

In the play, Richard III speaks about how his deformities made him an outsider.

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I Am Not Shaped for Sport

Learn about the historical figure behind Shakespeare’s “Richard III” with host Antony Sher

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Shakespeare Uncovered

Shakespeare Uncovered combines history, biography, iconic performances, new analysis, and the personal passions of its celebrated hosts Helen Hunt, F. Murray Abraham, Romola Garai, Brian Cox, Simon Russell Beale and Sir Antony Sher host the third season to tell the stories behind the stories of Shakespeare’s greatest plays.