SHAKESPEARE

Synopsis

Documentary. Michael Wood tells the story of Shakespeare’s mother, Mary Arden in a time of revolution. Born during the reign of Henry VIII, Mary Arden was the daughter of a Warwickshire farmer, but married into a new life in the rising Tudor middle class in Stratford-upon-Avon. She had eight children, three of whom died young. Her husband became mayor, but was bankrupted by his questionable business dealings. Faced with financial ruin, religious persecution and power
politics, the family kept them together until they are rescued by Mary’s successful eldest son - William Shakespeare.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Television

Technical information

Colour / Sound

Transmission details

12 Feb 2015 at 21:00 (Channel: BBC4)

Duration

60 mins

Credits

Contributor

Michael Wood

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Keywords

biographies; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Arden, Mary

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