Synopsis

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. Where to watch Simon Schama's Shakespeare series? Click the "Watch Now" button above to stream all seasons and episodes of Simon Schama's Shakespeare in HD for free on SFlix.