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“Richard III” with Sir Antony Sher
Sir Antony Sher unveils the life of Shakespeare’s “Richard III,” comparing the historical king’s reputation with the play’s enduring portrait of ruthless ambition and vengeance.
Episode Clips
I Am Not Shaped for Sport
In the play, Richard III speaks about how his deformities made him an outsider.
A Brutal Age of Politics
Richard III’s genius is his ability to become whoever he needs to be in his quest to achie
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