Simon Russell Beale presents "The Winter’s Tale," an intense, psychological drama that is driven by passion and obsession. In this play, William Shakespeare pushes theatrical technique to its limits and offers us an astonishing ending that resonates with hope.

Originally released by PBS, 2018. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on December 04, 2018.

“The Winter’s Tale” Overview (2:07); --Shakespeare's Portrayal of Jealousy (3:32); -- Opening Scene of "The Winter's Tale" (8:32); -- "The Winter's Tale": Escalates (2:09); -- Parallels With Real Life (3:10); -- “The Winter’s Tale”: Confronts Leontes (2:55); -- “The Winter’s Tale”: Hermione Stands Trial (4:18); -- “The Winter’s Tale”: Hermione's Death (4:12); -- “The Winter’s Tale”: “Exits, Pursued by a Bear.” (3:33); -- “The Winter’s Tale”: Bohemia (6:35); -- “The Winter’s Tale”: Leontes Reunites With Daughter (3:12); -- “The Winter’s Tale”: Hermione Returns (8:40); -- Credits: The Winter's Tale with Simon Russell Beale (1:02); .