
Shakespeare: Rise of a Genius(2023)
Overview
Love, conflict, family - nobody's done it better. Acting legends reflect on the greatest writer who ever lived – and the dangerous, exciting world that ignited his creativity.
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Series 1
3 episodes • 2023Avg: 5.7

Series 1
3 episodes • 2023Avg: 5.7
# | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Ambition and Chaos | Nov 8, 2023 | 5.7 |
2 | Fortune and Tragedy | Nov 15, 2023 | 5.0 |
3 | Treason and Mortality | Nov 22, 2023 | 6.5 |
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