In Search of Shakespeare

2003 NR 4h 00m 8

Michael Wood tours the English locations important to William Shakespeare as he explores the playwright and poet's life and work.

In Search of Shakespeare background

Episodes:

Episode 1 A Time of Revolution

1. A Time of Revolution

Aired: Jun 28, 2003

The life of young William Shakespeare from his birth in Warwickshire, through...

Episode 2 The Lost Years

2. The Lost Years

Aired: Jul 5, 2003

Michael Wood's investigation into the life of the world's greatest writer, ex...

Episode 3 The Duty of Poets

3. The Duty of Poets

Aired: Jul 12, 2003

William has great success with writing and production with his theater compan...

Episode 4 For All Time

4. For All Time

Aired: Jul 19, 2003

In March 1603 Queen Elizabeth I dies with no heir. King James of Scotland, wh...


Main Cast

Desmond Barrit Desmond Barrit Various
Ray Fearon Ray Fearon Various
Fred Melamed Fred Melamed Announcer
Alexandra Gilbreath Alexandra Gilbreath Various
Gerald Kyd Gerald Kyd Various

Appearances

Michael Wood Michael Wood
Julian Glover Julian Glover
Eddie Redmayne Eddie Redmayne
Gregory Doran Gregory Doran
Antony Sher Antony Sher

Creators

Michael Wood Michael Wood Writer

Info about In Search of Shakespeare

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC Two

Genres: Documentary, History, Biography