Will Shakespeare

Episode 2

Alms for Oblivion

As England lies ravaged by plague, Shakespeare has usurped Marlowe as playwright of the day.

Episode 3

Of Comfort and Despair

Will Shakespeare produces the greatest play about young love - Romeo and Juliet. But what of his own love? Who is the 'dark lady' he adores and curses in his sonnets?

Episode 4

The Loved Boy

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

Episode 5

Rebellion's Masterpiece

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

Episode 6

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?