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Shakespeare: Rise of a Genius

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S1 E3 · Treason and Mortality

About Shakespeare: Rise of a Genius

Shakespeare: Rise of a Genius is a drama and documentary TV series that premiered on BBC Two on November 8, 2023. It has 1 season and 3 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 3 "Treason and Mortality", aired on November 22, 2023.

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.

  • Drama
  • Documentary

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Episodes

3 episodes · 1 season

Series 1

2023 · 3 episodes · Last episode: 2 years ago

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    3. Treason and Mortality

    Finale

    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.

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    2. Fortune and Tragedy

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

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    1. Ambition and Chaos

    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.

Cast & crew

  • Helen Mirren

    Helen Mirren

    Self

  • Jeanette Winterson

    Jeanette Winterson

    Self

  • Adrian Lester

    Adrian Lester

    Self

Shakespeare: Rise of a Genius FAQ

Will there be new episodes of Shakespeare: Rise of a Genius?

Shakespeare: Rise of a Genius has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on November 22, 2023.

When did the latest episode of Shakespeare: Rise of a Genius come out?

The most recent episode of Shakespeare: Rise of a Genius, Season 1 Episode 3 "Treason and Mortality", aired on November 22, 2023.

How many seasons of Shakespeare: Rise of a Genius are there?

Shakespeare: Rise of a Genius has 1 season with 3 episodes in total.

When did Shakespeare: Rise of a Genius first air?

Shakespeare: Rise of a Genius first aired on BBC Two on November 8, 2023.

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