Synopsis
Shakespeare's most popular and widely studied plays are unlocked by actors and directors at the Royal Shakespeare Company. Three key scenes from Julius Caesar are explored through performance, to unlock the meaning of the language and development of character.
Shakespeare In Perspective | Julius Caesar
Jonathan Dimbleby places Shakespeare in Perspective with a personal view of the play he describes as a 'chillingly precise metaphor about power and politicians '. The programme includes extracts of BBC Drama productions of Julius Caesar as well as clips of British political leaders including Thatcher, Callaghan and Foot.
Drama | Julius Caesar
A new production in three parts of Shakespeare's great political drama: Cassius persuades Brutus that Caesar's ambition is a threat to the republic, and a conspiracy is formed.