Six episodes combine history, biography, iconic performances, new analysis, and the personal passion of their celebrated hosts (Ethan Hawke, Jeremy Irons, Derek Jacobi, Trevor Nunn, Joely Richardson, and David Tennant) to tell the story behind the stories of Shakespeare's greatest plays.

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Includes 6 programs on 2 Discs: 1) Macbeth / Ethan Hawke 2) The comedies : Twelfth night & As you like it / Joely Richardson 3) Richard II / Derek Jacobi. 4) Henry IV & Henry V /Jeremy Irons 5) Hamlet / David Tennant 6) The tempest / Trevor Nunn.