Shakespeare: Rise of a Genius | Episode 2
As Shakespeare achieves fame and fortune, a political scandal threatens his life and a family tragedy sees him question the cost of his success.
TweetLicence: ERA Licence required
- Type: Entertainment
- Channel: BBC Two
- Duration: 58'36''
- Broadcast date: 2023
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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- Shakespeare Archive Resource
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Dance Month | The Dream: A Month in the Country: Part 2
Robin Ray introduces a programme devoted to the work of Frederick Ashton. It includes an outline of his career with photographs, an interview with him and two performances by The Royal Ballet. Frederick Ashton's ballet ''The Dream'' based on Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. Anthony Dowell dances the role of Oberon and Wayne Sleep dances the role of Puck.
![](https://era.org.uk/app/uploads/2024/07/dance-month-2-400x230.jpg)
Dance Month | The Dream: A Month in the Country
Robin Ray introduces a programme devoted to the work of Frederick Ashton. It includes an outline of his career with photographs, an interview with him and two performances by The Royal Ballet. Frederick Ashton's ballet ''The Dream'' based on Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. Anthony Dowell dances the role of Oberon and Wayne Sleep dances the role of Puck.