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Last aired · S01E06 · July 18, 1978

The Living Record

EndedWill Shakespeare ended with this episode — no new season is coming.

Queen Elizabeth dies and King James succeeds her to the throne. What does the future hold for Will Shakespeare and for the actors who bring his plays to life?

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The last 3 episodes to air, newest first.

  1. 06

    S01E06 · July 18, 1978

    The Living Record

    Queen Elizabeth dies and King James succeeds her to the throne. What does the future hold for Will Shakespeare and for the actors who bring his plays to life?

  2. 05

    S01E05 · July 11, 1978

    Rebellion's Masterpiece

    Shakespeare is drawn into the dangerous political intrigues of Robert Devereux the Second Earl of Essex.

  3. 04

    S01E04 · July 4, 1978

    The Loved Boy

    Shakespeare wishes for his son Hamnet to have everything, despite disapproval from the rest of his family.

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