Shakespeare's Mother The Secret Life of a Tudor Woman BBC Documentary 2015

Shakespeare's Mother The Secret Life of a Tudor Woman BBC Documentary 2015

[keiththorpe]

The Brits could make a documentary on the drying of paint on a wall, and I'd probably watch it.

[francinedouaihy]

It doesn’t happen often for me as an student of history, but this program really made me feel like I had travelled back 700 years!!! Beautiful vistas and historical artifacts! Thank you Michael Wood!!🇬🇧🇬🇧

[guillermolinares]

Michael Wood changed my life. I watched his documentary In Search of the Troyan war when I was 14 and it made the greatest impression. I've been fascinated by history ever since, read many of the classics, learned to love art and the subtle things of life. My gratitude Michael!

[lisakilmer]

I don't know how many times I've watched this, but it is always delightful. Michael Wood starts with sound scholarship and then spins a tale of the real life of an ordinary person with such skill that one really remembers the history. This documentary, along with his "Christina: A Medieval Life" form a lesson on how to tell history.

[RTam]

Michael Wood clearly loves England. His passion for our history shines out of him.

[ms.alrashed]

I’m an Arab who studied English Literature, but the English documentaries are outstanding

[debbra-lyn]

Beautifully narrated with warmth and kindness … shows the strength of women through centuries.

[clitering]

Michael Wood’s great gift is to make history so human, which is what makes him so good to watch.

[M]

I just love this presenter!!! He is an overall wonderful person, so kind and gentle, so modest (unlike many other presenters who inevitably put themselves in the first place or at least on a par with the topic of the documentary)! He is so honestly fascinated by the story he is telling us, he is so absorbed by it, he gives me the feeling of being a close friend who shares this long-forgotten world with me and gives me the feeling of being absorbed in it myself. While, ever so often, the presenters' whole appearance and attitude cries out "look, this is me who is telling you the story, look at ME, hear ME, admire ME!" Ah, modesty, such a precious virtue, but so easily forgotten and unappreciated!!!

[CAROLUSPRIMA]

Give it up, folks.  The Brits have it on the world when it comes to documentaries.

[hankiedave]

iam an island girl from Philippines and I absolutely adore British literature...I love everything about it.

[isabella]

If only history was taught at school in such a fascinating way. Michael Wood knows how to guide you through the lapse of time, without loosing your attention for one second. All his documentaries are worth watching and gems for future generations.

[elijaharnold]

I'm American, but BBC and their Documentaries are amazing!!!

[twangismythang]

A whole new chapter of Shakespeare's life I never knew about. His mother was one tough lady.

[jennyburrow]

I am an American, but my great aunt used to live about a mile from Shakespear's home in Stratford. I've visited there several times and am always blown away with the history. What a wonderful experience. I love these documentaries as they round out what I learned while there. Thank you so much. I recognized many places.

[kathleenbainbridge]

It is always just heartbreaking for me to think about families losing so many of their children so young.

[mayaluna]

Always grateful for uploads of BBC docs. The Brits & BBC know how to keep history nuts happy!

[katherinerichardson]

Excellently executed! Yes, mother's have a great influence on her children, and William was not only very creative but was blessed with a wise and creative mother.

[melaniec]

The baptismal font, the wedding chalice, these things still exist and are kept in their church homes. How wonderful!

[captainnathan]

This was FABULOUS! What a testament to mother love, perseverance and power. Amazingly heartbreaking and heartwarming...with a happy ending after all!