Simon Schama's Shakespeare (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Series · ★ 10
Released in 2012, Simon Schama's Shakespeare is a documentary series.
What it’s about. Simon Schama explores the life and times of William Shakespeare to shed a new and fascinating light on some of the greatest plays ever written. He asks the question: "What came first, Englishness, or Shakespeare's idea of it?" and produces a persuasive argument in favour of the latter.
Who’s in it. Simon Schama's Shakespeare stars Simon Schama as Self - Presenter, Harriet Walter, Peter de Jersey and Simon Russell Beale, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Simon Schama's Shakespeare sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Britbox Apple TV Channel . See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Simon Schama's Shakespeare page.
If you liked it. Fans of Simon Schama's Shakespeare tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Simon Schama's Shakespeare (2012)?
- In US, Simon Schama's Shakespeare is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV Channel . Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Simon Schama's Shakespeare worth watching?
- Simon Schama's Shakespeare holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Simon Schama's Shakespeare?
- Simon Schama's Shakespeare stars Simon Schama, Harriet Walter, Peter de Jersey, Simon Russell Beale and Tobias Menzies.
- When was Simon Schama's Shakespeare released?
- Simon Schama's Shakespeare was released in 2012.