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Equivocation
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James Shapiro's series about Shakespeare in the reign of King James. It's 1606 and, in the aftermath of the Gunpowder Plot, Macbeth captures the anxiety of the time.
It's 1606, and in the aftermath of the Gunpowder Plot the authorities are cracking down on Catholics. Shakespeare's Macbeth captures the anxiety and obsessions of the time, with James continuing to focus on succession and legitimacy, while food riots in the Midlands create the climate for the gripping tragedy of Coriolanus.
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Tue 10 Jan 2017
01:30
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The King & the Playwright: A Jacobean History - Equivocation
Duration: 03:04
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | James Shapiro |
| Director | Steven Clarke |
| Series Producer | Steven Clarke |
| Executive Producer | Phil George |
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The King & the Playwright
Professor James Shapiro re-examines the work of Shakespeare during King James I's reign.
