Simon Schama's Shakespeare This England (Season 1, Episode 1)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 61 min | History

Simon Schama's Shakespeare

This England (Season 1, Episode 1)

TV-PG

TV Episode | 61 min | History

What influences of his time and situation led to the creation of Shakespeare's masterly plays? Simon Schama explores the history, political and religious intrigues and the tenor of the times that allowed a man from Stratford on Avon to ...See moreWhat influences of his time and situation led to the creation of Shakespeare's masterly plays? Simon Schama explores the history, political and religious intrigues and the tenor of the times that allowed a man from Stratford on Avon to write plays performed for the Queen -- that live on today. See less

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Name	Known for
Simon Schama Self - Presenter Self - Presenter See fewer	A History of Britain (2000)
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