Beebs Channel Guide

Shakespeare: Rise of a Genius: Full TV Schedule and Live Stream

Love, conflict, family - nobody's done it better. Acting legends reflect on the greatest writer who ever lived – and the dangerous, exciting world that ignited his creativity.

Upcoming on Live TV

Repeats
Channel Episode Time
Repeat
Series 1 · Episode 1
Series 1: Episode 1
Shakespeare waves goodbye to his family to follow his dream of becoming a playwright. He enters a world of plague, rivalry and every possible kind of danger.
⏱ 59 mins
Your Time
Sun 18 Oct · 20:00
UK
Sun 18 Oct · 20:00
Repeat
Series 1 · Episode 1
Series 1: Episode 1
Shakespeare waves goodbye to his family to follow his dream of becoming a playwright. He enters a world of plague, rivalry and every possible kind of danger.
⏱ 59 mins
Your Time
Mon 19 Oct · 00:45
UK
Mon 19 Oct · 00:45
Channel
Repeat
Episode
Series 1 · Episode 1
Shakespeare waves goodbye to his family to follow his dream of becoming a playwright. He enters a world of plague, rivalry and every possible kind of danger.
⏱ 59 mins
Time
Your Time
Sun 18 Oct · 20:00
UK
Sun 18 Oct · 20:00
Channel
Repeat
Episode
Series 1 · Episode 1
Shakespeare waves goodbye to his family to follow his dream of becoming a playwright. He enters a world of plague, rivalry and every possible kind of danger.
⏱ 59 mins
Time
Your Time
Mon 19 Oct · 00:45
UK
Mon 19 Oct · 00:45

Available for Streaming

Series 1 Episode 1

Episode 1

Shakespeare waves goodbye to his family to follow his dream of becoming a playwright. He enters a world of plague, rivalry and every possible kind of danger.
Duration: 59 mins First broadcast: 9pm 8 Nov 2023
Availability: Available for over a year (until 08 Nov 2028)
i Watch on iPlayer
Series 1 Episode 2

Episode 2

As Shakespeare achieves fame and fortune, a political scandal threatens his life and a family tragedy sees him question the cost of his success.
Duration: 59 mins First broadcast: 8 Nov 2023
Availability: Available for over a year (until 08 Nov 2028)
i Watch on iPlayer
Series 1 Episode 3

Episode 3

In the fallout of the Gunpowder Plot, a family scandal threatens Shakespeare’s reputation. Creating his most epic and tragic work yet, his legacy is at risk of being lost forever.
Duration: 59 mins First broadcast: 8 Nov 2023
Availability: Available for over a year (until 08 Nov 2028)
i Watch on iPlayer

Shakespeare: Rise of a Genius FAQs

When is Shakespeare: Rise of a Genius next on?

The next broadcast of Shakespeare: Rise of a Genius airs at Sun 18 Oct · 20:00(UK: Sun 18 Oct · 20:00) on BBC Four.

Which channel is Shakespeare: Rise of a Genius next on?

Shakespeare: Rise of a Genius returns on BBC Four next. Check the listings above for every upcoming airing.

When will Shakespeare: Rise of a Genius be available on iPlayer?

Episodes land on BBC iPlayer just after the show finishes airing. Use the streaming section above to jump in as soon as it drops.

View Shakespeare: Rise of a Genius on BBC