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Shakespeare Uncovered

A Brutal Age of Politics

Richard III’s genius is his ability to become whoever he needs to be in his quest to achie

Aired 10/26/2018

Shakespeare Uncovered

A Brutal Age of Politics

Clip: Season 3 Episode 6 | 2m 38sVideo has Closed Captions

Richard III’s genius is his ability to become whoever he needs to be in his quest to achie

Richard III is an adept politician – and a consummate actor – which makes him both brilliant and dangerous as he manipulates and maneuvers to quickly achieve his goals.

Aired 10/26/2018

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This project is made possible through the generosity of the National Endowment for the Humanities, Howard and Abby Milstein Foundation - lead foundation sponsor with major funding from Rosalind P....

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Clip: S3 Ep6 | 1m 40s | In the play, Richard III speaks about how his deformities made him an outsider. (1m 40s)

“Richard III” with Sir Antony Sher Preview

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Preview: S3 Ep6 | 30s | Learn about the historical figure behind Shakespeare’s “Richard III” with host Antony Sher (30s)

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