Simon Schama
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Watch Simon Schama's Shakespeare (2012) Online
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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.
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1. This EnglandNow viewing2012-06-221hSchama explores how, in his history plays, Shakespeare created a vision of England that still rings true today. Against the backdrop of the Reformation, Shakespeare began to dramatize English history and the English character in a new and unprecedented way. From his first blockbuster, Henry VI, he made sure that his England was not just a place where King and Queens strutted and preened, but where ordinary Englishmen and women took centre stage.
2. Hollow Crowns2012-06-291hSimon Schama explores Shakespeare’s attitude to the other great subject of his day - Kingship. He asks how far Shakespeare’s most profound tragedies, including Richard II, Hamlet, Macbeth and King Lear, were inspired by his own experience of writing for the courts of Elizabeth and James I.
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How many seasons does Simon Schama's Shakespeare have?
Simon Schama's Shakespeare has 1 season and 2 episodes.
When did Simon Schama's Shakespeare first air?
Simon Schama's Shakespeare first aired in 2012.
Is Simon Schama's Shakespeare still running?
Simon Schama's Shakespeare's status on TMDB is: Ended.
What genre is Simon Schama's Shakespeare?
Simon Schama's Shakespeare is classified as Documentary.