Series

In Search of Shakespeare

★ 8.2(5)20031h 0m1 season

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Good to know

Creator: Michael Wood
Release date: 2003-06-28
Runtime: 1h 0m
Language: English
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 4
Network: BBC Two
Status: Ended
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Maya Vision International

About In Search of Shakespeare

In Search of Shakespeare is a 2003 web series in the Documentary genre, created by Michael Wood, starring Michael Wood, Desmond Barrit and Ray Fearon. It spans 1 season and 4 episodes, and originally aired on BBC Two. It holds an average rating of 8.2/10 from 5 viewers. Below you can see where to watch In Search of Shakespeare in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Complete four part series exploring the life of the world's greatest and most famous writer. Presenter-led, mixing travel, adventure, live action interviews and specially shot documentary and live action sequences with the RSC on the road. A history series - it focuses not on the plays, but on the history and sets the life of the poet in the extraordinary times in which he lived. We are introduced to the dark world of Queen Elizabeth's police state - a time of surveillance, militarism and foreign wars. We are reminded that Shakespeare lived through the Spanish Armada, the Gunpowder Plot, the colonisation of the New World and the beginnings of British power in America. But most importantly Shakespeare also lived through England’s Cultural Revolution: an enforced split with the old medieval English spirit world which was to lead the English people into a brave new Protestant future.

Seasons (1)

Season 14 eps · 2003

Cast

Michael Wood

Himself - Host

Desmond Barrit

Various

Ray Fearon

Various

Fred Melamed

Announcer

Julian Glover

Self

Gregory Doran

Self

Eddie Redmayne

Self

Antony Sher

Self

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch In Search of Shakespeare in Canada?+

In Search of Shakespeare is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is In Search of Shakespeare on Netflix?+

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How many seasons of In Search of Shakespeare are there?+

In Search of Shakespeare has 1 season and 4 episodes in total.

Who stars in In Search of Shakespeare?+

In Search of Shakespeare stars Michael Wood, Desmond Barrit, Ray Fearon, Fred Melamed and Julian Glover.

When did In Search of Shakespeare come out?+

In Search of Shakespeare is a 2003 web series created by Michael Wood.

What genre is In Search of Shakespeare?+

In Search of Shakespeare is Documentary series.

Who created In Search of Shakespeare?+

In Search of Shakespeare was created by Michael Wood.