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PBS Special
PBS Special
Shakespeare Uncovered
Airs Friday, February 1 at 9:00 PM
Six episodes combine history, biography, iconic performances, new analysis and the personal passion of its celebrated hosts -- Ethan Hawke, Jeremy Irons, Derek Jacobi, Trevor Nunn, Joely Richardson and David Tennant -- to tell the story behind the stories of Shakespeare's greatest plays. Each episode combines interviews with actors, directors and scholars, along with visits to key locations, clips from some of the most celebrated film and television adaptations, and illustrative excerpts from the plays specially staged for the series at Shakespeare's Globe in London.
Friday, Feb. 1, 8 p.m. - Richard II with Derek Jacobi
Friday, Feb. 1, 9 p.m. - Henry Iv and Henry V with Jeremy Irons.
