Season 1

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  9.6/1010 votes

  The Two Traditions

  Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 7/29/1984

  Contrasting Shakespeare's elevated language with modern naturalistic speech.

  Director: Unknown

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  9.4/108 votes

  Using the Verse

  Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 8/5/1984

  John Barton and company examine blank verse. Its strengths and particularities are discussed in great detail. Members of the cast try out various readings.

  Director: Unknown

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  8.9/1011 votes

  Language and Character

  Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 8/12/1984

  John Barton and the cast discuss how Shakespeare defines his character by the language they speak, and how the characters attempt to achieve their aims by means of what they say and how they say it.

  Director: Unknown

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  9.5/1010 votes

  Speeches and Soliloquies

  Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 8/19/1984

  John Barton and members of the RSC present a workshop on how Shakespeare used the soliloquy to directly connect the character with the audience.

  Director: Unknown

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  9.1/108 votes

  Irony and Ambiguity

  Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 8/26/1984

  John Barton and the RSC actors consider the subtle shadings produced by irony, ambiguity and sarcasm, and how best to express them.

  Director: Unknown

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  8.8/109 votes

  Passion and Coolness

  Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 9/2/1984

  Hamlet's advice to the players is the best-known acting instruction in theatrical history. John Barton and the RSC actors explore this essential mandate to be both natural and intellectual.

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  8.7/107 votes

  Rehearsing the Text

  Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 9/9/1984

  John Barton and the actors analyze a scene from Twelfth Night, identifying pointers towards character and staging.

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown

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  8.8/106 votes

  Exploring a Character

  Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 9/16/1984

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  Director: Unknown

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  9.3/107 votes

  Poetry and Hidden Poetry

  Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 9/23/1984

  The bard's unparalleled poetry is celebrated and examined in its glory.

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown