Shakespeare Uncovered

Join Bonneville as talks with actor Ralph Fiennes about A Midsummer Night's Dream's enduring appeal.

Gain insight into portraying the troubled king from Plummer, Ian McKellen and Simon Russell Beale.

Join Freeman in his quest to understand how and why one of the Bard's first works was written.

Unravel the complex issues of prejudice and jealousy that are threaded throughout the play.

Uncover the truth behind the "middle-aged" love story and examine possible inspirations for the play.

Consider why this love story remains the most adapted and performed of all of Shakespeare's works.