Simon Schama's Shakespeare(2012)
Simon Schama's Shakespeare Synopsis
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.
Simon Schama's Shakespeare (2012) is a documentary series that premiered on June 22, 2012, spanning 1 season and 2 episodes. It stars Simon Schama, Harriet Walter, Peter de Jersey and Simon Russell Beale. Viewers rate it 10.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- First aired:
- 2012-06-22
- Last aired:
- 2012-06-29
Simon Schama's Shakespeare Cast & Crew
Main cast
Simon Schama
as Self - Presenter
Harriet Walter
Peter de Jersey
Simon Russell Beale
Tobias Menzies
Andrew Scott
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Simon Schama's Shakespeare Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 10.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Simon Schama's Shakespeare – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream Simon Schama's Shakespeare?
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Simon Schama's Shakespeare (2012) is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV channel. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of Simon Schama's Shakespeare are there?
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Simon Schama's Shakespeare has 1 season and 2 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on June 22, 2012.
Is Simon Schama's Shakespeare still running?
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No. Simon Schama's Shakespeare is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on June 29, 2012.
Who is in the cast of Simon Schama's Shakespeare?
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Simon Schama's Shakespeare (2012) stars Simon Schama, Harriet Walter, Peter de Jersey, Simon Russell Beale and Tobias Menzies. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is Simon Schama's Shakespeare any good?
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Simon Schama's Shakespeare (2012) is rated 10.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like documentary series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.