In Search of Shakespeare (2003) is a documentary web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch In Search of Shakespeare online in HD.
In Search of Shakespeare — Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Michael Wood
- Starring: Michael Wood, Desmond Barrit, Ray Fearon, Fred Melamed, Julian Glover, Gregory Doran, Eddie Redmayne, Antony Sher
In Search of Shakespeare — Series Details
| First Air Date | 2003-06-28 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 4 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Network | BBC Two |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 8.2/10 (5 votes) |
In Search of Shakespeare — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: A Time of Revolution (2003-06-28) — In Episode One, we are introduced to the dark side of Queen Elizabeth's police state; a time of surveillance, militarism and foreign wars. Shakespeare lived through the Spanish Arm
- E2: The Lost Years (2003-07-05) — Michael Wood explains how the 29-year-old William Shakespeare became a star of the London stage-a shady story involving a murder-and uncovers a tale of religious conflict behind th
- E3: The Duty of Poets (2003-07-12) — In Episode Three of his historical detective story Michael Wood uncovers Shakespeare's rise to fame and fortune in Elizabethan London, and the disasters in life and love which mark
- E4: For All Time (2003-07-19) — In the final episode of his historical detective story, Michael Wood uncovers the story of Shakespeare's life in the "New Age" of King James I. We discover Shakespeare's neighborho
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does In Search of Shakespeare have? 1 season(s) with 4 episodes.
Who created In Search of Shakespeare? Michael Wood.
Where can I watch In Search of Shakespeare? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
