8.0
Is In Search of Shakespeare worth watching?
81
GreatGoodWatch scoreYes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 8).
81
GreatGoodWatch scoreSummary
Complete four part series exploring the life of the world's greatest and most famous writer. Presenter-led, mixing travel, adventure, live action interviews and specially shot documentary and live action sequences with the RSC on the road.
Good for
- Family movie night
- Friends night
- Party vibe
Where to watch
Not streaming in any country yet.
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Not for scares, brutality or laughs.
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In Search of Shakespeare episodes
1 season · 4 episodes
Episodes
- S1 E1 A Time of Revolution, 7.9
- S1 E2 The Lost Years, 8.0
- S1 E3 The Duty of Poets, 8.0
- S1 E4 For All Time, 8.3
Cast
Crew
- Directors
- David Wallace
- Written by
- Michael Wood
- Produced by
- Rebecca Dobbs
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Facts
June 28, 2003 · July 19, 2003 · Ended
- First aired
- June 28, 2003
- Last aired
- July 19, 2003
- Status
- Ended
- Length
- 1 season · 4 episodes
- Genres
- Documentary
- Original language
- English
- Made in
- United Kingdom
Q&A
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Questions about In Search of Shakespeare
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is In Search of Shakespeare okay for kids?
Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.
How long does it take to watch In Search of Shakespeare?
4 h
About 4 hours: 4 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2003 to 2003.