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SHAKESPEARE UNCOVERED: Antony & Cleopatra With Kim Cattrall

Kim Cattrall with a bust of Cleopatra in a museum in Rome.
Courtesy of Richard Wyllie
Kim Cattrall with a bust of Cleopatra in a museum in Rome.

Airs Friday, March 27, 2015 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV

Season two of SHAKESPEARE UNCOVERED features six episodes combining history, biography, iconic performances, new analysis and the personal passion of its celebrated hosts — Hugh Bonneville, Christopher Plummer, Morgan Freeman, David Harewood, Kim Cattrall and Joseph Fiennes — to tell the stories behind the stories of Shakespeare’s greatest plays.

Kim Cattrall at the Globe Theatre in London.
Courtesy of Andrea Southam
Kim Cattrall at the Globe Theatre in London.

"Antony & Cleopatra With Kim Cattrall" - Kim Cattrall has played the role of Cleopatra twice and meets others who have, as well — like Janet Suzman, who is renowned for her performance with the Royal Shakespeare Company. Together, they begin to uncover the truth behind Shakespeare’s “middle-aged” love story. Cattrall also travels to Rome and examines possible inspirations for the play. Contributors include Harriet Walter and Vanessa Redgrave.

Video clips and past episodes from this series are available for online viewing. SHAKESPEARE UNCOVERED is on Facebook, and you can follow @shakespearepbs on Twitter.

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