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Shakespeare Uncovered (2012–2018) on BBC Four

The answer: Concluded October 26, 2018.
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Network / streamer
BBC Four
Premiered
June 19, 2012
Ended
October 26, 2018
Runtime
~60 min per episode
3seasons
18episodes

About Shakespeare Uncovered

Shakespeare Uncovered ended on October 26, 2018, on BBC Four. The series concluded after three seasons, with its final episode airing on that date. The show is no longer in production and has not been announced for renewal.

Shakespeare Uncovered was a documentary series that explored the life and works of William Shakespeare. It featured actors and directors delving into the stories behind some of his most famous plays, revealing the historical and theatrical context of his works. The series first premiered in 2012 and aimed to provide viewers with insights into the dramatist's enduring influence.

Each episode had a runtime of approximately 60 minutes.

Shakespeare Uncovered episode schedule

18 aired

Aired · 18

DateEp.Title
October 26, 2018 S3·E6 Richard III with Antony Sher
October 26, 2018 S3·E5 The Winter's Tale with Simon Russell Beale
October 19, 2018 S3·E4 Julius Caesar with Brian Cox
October 19, 2018 S3·E3 Measure for Measure with Romola Garai
October 12, 2018 S3·E2 The Merchant of Venice with F. Murray Abraham
October 12, 2018 S3·E1 Much Ado About Nothing with Helen Hunt
February 13, 2015 S2·E6 Romeo & Juliet with Joseph Fiennes
February 13, 2015 S2·E5 Antony & Cleopatra with Kim Cattrall
February 6, 2015 S2·E4 Othello with David Harewood
February 6, 2015 S2·E3 The Taming of the Shrew with Morgan Freeman
January 30, 2015 S2·E2 King Lear with Christopher Plummer
January 30, 2015 S2·E1 A Midsummer Night's Dream with Hugh Bonneville
July 17, 2012 S1·E6 David Tennant on Hamlet
July 7, 2012 S1·E5 Jeremy Irons on the Henrys
July 3, 2012 S1·E4 Trevor Nunn on the Tempest
June 30, 2012 S1·E3 Derek Jacobi on Richard II
June 26, 2012 S1·E2 Ethan Hawke on Macbeth
June 19, 2012 S1·E1 Joely Richardson on Shakespeare's Women