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You might already know that PBS has recorded several Shakespeare productions as part of their “Great Performances” series. But did you know that you can view the full videos online?
The website currently offers two full performances: Hamlet (starring Patrick Stewart and David Tennant) and King Lear (starring Ian McKellen). Both were originally produced by the Royal Shakespeare Company, and have been adapted for film. You can also watch a preview of the upcoming Macbeth, an adaptation of the West End and Broadway production starring Patrick Stewart.
Also, don’t miss the special features, including “The Making of Hamlet” and Patrick Stewart speaking on “What We Learn from the Bard.”
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Direct link to the videos at PBS’s website.
