Shakespeare Uncovered

“The Winter’s Tale” with Simon Russell Beale

Season 3 Episode 5 | 54m 41s

Simon Russell Beale uncovers the romance and betrayals of “The Winter’s Tale” and shows that in this play Shakespeare offers something for which everyone longs: the ability to make amends for an irreversible mistake.

Aired: 10/26/18 | Expired: 06/06/20 | Rating: TV-PG

This project is made possible through the generosity of the National Endowment for the Humanities, Howard and Abby Milstein Foundation - lead foundation sponsor with major funding from Rosalind P. Walter, The Polonsky Foundation, Virginia and Dana Randt, the LuEsther T. Mertz Charitable Trust, and PBS.

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Extras From This Episode

• Leontes' Irrational Jealousy

  Clip: S3 Ep5 | 2m 18s

• Magic and Forgiveness in The Winter's Tale

  Clip: S3 Ep5 | 1m 31s

• “The Winter’s Tale” with Simon Russell Beale Preview

  Preview: S3 Ep5 | 30s

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