This England
- Episode aired Jun 22, 2012
- TV-PG
- 1h 1m
What influences of his time and situation led to the creation of Shakespeare's masterly plays? Simon Schama explores the history, political and religious intrigues and the tenor of the times... Read allWhat influences of his time and situation led to the creation of Shakespeare's masterly plays? Simon Schama explores the history, political and religious intrigues and the tenor of the times that allowed a man from Stratford on Avon to write plays performed for the Queen -- that ... Read allWhat influences of his time and situation led to the creation of Shakespeare's masterly plays? Simon Schama explores the history, political and religious intrigues and the tenor of the times that allowed a man from Stratford on Avon to write plays performed for the Queen -- that live on today.