Incertainties
Professor James Shapiro presents a three-part series about Shakespeare in the reign of King James. He begins in 1603 when a new dynasty came to power.
American scholar James Shapiro presents a three-part series about Shakespeare in the reign of King James, beginning with the anxious mood of 1603 when a new dynasty came to power. Puritans, plague, an extravagant gift to a Spanish diplomatic delegation, and a new British coin called the Unite all feature in Shapiro's rich and fascinating history of a troubled time which saw an extraordinary creative outpouring.
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James I Union Agenda
Duration: 03:04
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | James Shapiro |
| Director | Steven Clarke |
| Series Producer | Steven Clarke |
| Executive Producer | Phil George |
Broadcasts
Mon 23 Apr 2012 21:00麻豆官网首页入口 HD & 麻豆官网首页入口 Four- Tue 24 Apr 2012 02:30
- Tue 24 Apr 2012 23:30麻豆官网首页入口 HD
- Thu 26 Apr 2012 23:00
- Tue 28 May 2013 01:00
- Tue 28 May 2013 03:00
- Tue 3 Jan 2017 00:45
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The King & the Playwright
Professor James Shapiro re-examines the work of Shakespeare during King James I's reign.
