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Simon Schama's Shakespeare

Simon Schama's Shakespeare

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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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Status

Ended

Original Language

English

Runtime

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Rating

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Release Date

08 December 2025

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Simon Schama

Simon Schama

Self - Presenter

Harriet Walter

Harriet Walter

Peter de Jersey

Peter de Jersey

Simon Russell Beale

Simon Russell Beale

Tobias Menzies

Tobias Menzies

Andrew Scott

Andrew Scott

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