Drama documentary explaining Shakespeare's career and examining his personal and professional history. Numerous experts tell his story interspersed with dramatic vignettes showing key moments in his life.
Where to Watch Shakespeare: Rise of a Genius • Series 1
Ambition and ChaosShakespeare waves goodbye to his family to follow his dream of becoming a playwright. He enters a world of plague, rivalry and every possible kind of danger.
Fortune and Tragedy
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Fortune and TragedyAs Shakespeare achieves fame and fortune, a political scandal threatens his life and a family tragedy sees him question the cost of his success
Treason and Mortality
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Treason and MortalityIn the fallout of the Gunpowder Plot, a family scandal threatens Shakespeare’s reputation. Creating his most epic and tragic work yet, his legacy is at risk of being lost forever.
