Summary

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.

Release Date

22 June 2012

Production Companies

Oxford Film and Television, BBC

Number of Seasons: 1

Total of Episodes: 2