Shakespeare: Rise of a Genius

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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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Production

72 Films

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Status

Ended

First Aired

November 8, 2023

Last Aired

November 22, 2023

Networks

BBC Two

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

Ambition and Chaos

Air date: 2023-11-08

Shakespeare waves goodbye to his family to follow his dream of becoming a playwright. He enters a world of plague, rivalry and every possible kind of danger.

Fortune and Tragedy

Air date: 2023-11-15

As Shakespeare achieves fame and fortune, a political scandal threatens his life and a family tragedy sees him question the cost of his success

Treason and Mortality

Air date: 2023-11-22

In the fallout of the Gunpowder Plot, a family scandal threatens Shakespeare’s reputation. Creating his most epic and tragic work yet, his legacy is at risk of being lost forever.