In Search of Shakespeare (2003) A Time of Revolution
Episode 1 examines Shakespeare's life in the early years of Elizabeth's reign at the beginning of her cultural revolution.
In this series, writer, historian and TV presenter Michael Wood explores the mystery of William Shakespeare and examines the complex society in which he created some of literature's most enduring characters. In Search of Shakespeare mixes travel, adventure, interviews and specially filmed documentary-style, and live action sequences of current Royal Shakespeare Company actors.
Primary Title
- In Search of Shakespeare
Episode Title
- A Time of Revolution
Date Broadcast
- Wednesday 24 September 2008
Release Year
- 2003
Start Time
- 09 : 30
Finish Time
- 10 : 30
Duration
- 60:00
Episode
- 1
Channel
- Documentary Channel
Broadcaster
- Sky Network Television
Programme Description
- In this series, writer, historian and TV presenter Michael Wood explores the mystery of William Shakespeare and examines the complex society in which he created some of literature's most enduring characters. In Search of Shakespeare mixes travel, adventure, interviews and specially filmed documentary-style, and live action sequences of current Royal Shakespeare Company actors.
Episode Description
- Episode 1 examines Shakespeare's life in the early years of Elizabeth's reign at the beginning of her cultural revolution.
Classification
- PGR
Owning Collection
- Television Vault
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- Great Britain--History--Elizabeth, 1558-1603
- Dramatists, English--Early modern, 1500-1700--Biography
- Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
Genres
- Documentary
Hosts
- Michael Wood (Presenter)
Contributors
- Michael Wood (Writer)
- Rebecca Dobbs (Producer)
- David Wallace (Director)
- Maya Vision International (Production Unit)
- PBS (Production Unit)
Subjects
- Great Britain--History--Elizabeth, 1558-1603
- Dramatists, English--Early modern, 1500-1700--Biography
- Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616