Act Two of Hamlet is full of plots, schemes, and ruses. All the characters are up to something: setting traps, setting wheels into motion

There is also meta-dramatic theatrical trickery and both a literal and a symbolic Trojan Horse. Wild stuff.

This episode features detailed analysis of all the various schemes and clips from a wide range of adaptations to bring the text to life.

No prior knowledge is required to enjoy this production.

Hopefully, this series will be a valuable resource for those who wish to teach the play; a clear and accessible introduction for newcomers; and a source of fresh analysis for those already familiar with this ambiguous and awe-inspiring work of literature.

Hamlet: a ghost story, a revenge play, and so much more.

In this episode, to use the words of the Big Lebowski: "New shit has come to light."

We will examine all this new information, and there will be clips from a wide range of adaptations to bring the text to life.

No prior knowledge is required to enjoy this production.

Hopefully, this series will be a valuable resource for those who wish to teach the play; a clear and accessible introduction for newcomers; and a source of fresh analysis for those already familiar with this ambiguous and awe-inspiring work of literature.

Hamlet: a sprawling, shaggy masterpiece and the ultimate example of collaborative achievement.

How did a Norse legend eventually lead to Shakespeare's timeless Elizabethan masterpiece? This episode briefly traces the historical origins of the play before delving into the first half of Act One.

Clips from a wide range of adaptations bring the text to life, showcasing the breadth of interpretations of this oft-performed play.

No prior knowledge is required to enjoy this production.

Hopefully, this series is a valuable resource for those who wish to teach the play; a clear and accessible introduction for newcomers; and a source of fresh analysis for those already familiar with this ambiguous and awe-inspiring work of literature.