Hamlet

S1 E1: David Tennant and Patrick Stewart lead the cast in this acclaimed production of Shakespeare's classic play. When Prince Hamlet of Denmark learns that his father was killed by his Uncle Claudius, he sets out to avenge his death. His elaborate plan to expose the murderer involves feigning madness, but this has disastrous consequences for his relationship with Ophelia, while his preference for talk and thought over action leads to fatal errors. An Illuminations/Royal Shakespeare Company Production for BBC Wales in association with Thirteen for WNET.ORG and NHK.