In conversation with Dame Judi Dench
Regarded as one of Britain's great actresses, Judi Dench is noted for her versatile work in various films and television programmes encompassing several genres, as well as for her numerous roles on the stage.

In conversation with F. Murray Abraham
Appearing in more than 80 films including Amadeus, for which he received the Academy Award for Best Actor, F. Murray Abraham is a veteran of the theater stage, having appeared in more than 90 plays throughout his storied career. Many have enjoyed his recent role in The White Lotus.

In conversation with John Douglas Thompson
John Douglas Thompson is an English-American actor considered to be one of the most compelling figures on stage and on screen. He is a Tony Award nominee and the recipient of two Drama Desk Awards, two Obie Awards, an Outer Critics Circle Award, and a Lucille Lortel Award.

In conversation with Stephen Greenblatt
Stephen Jay Greenblatt is a noted American Shakespearean, literary historian, and author. He is considered to be among the preeminent scholars of Renaissance literature being particularly noted for his analyses of William Shakespeare’s works.

In conversation with Sir Ian McKellen
With a career spanning over six decades, Ian McKellen is known for his performances on the screen and stage in genres ranging from Shakespearean dramas and modern theatre to popular fantasy and science fiction.

In conversation with Clive Francis
Clive Francis's varied and prolific career includes over a hundred television appearances and a large body of work on stage. His London stage career produced a large number of shows in London's West End. His work also includes roles in A Clockwork Orange and the Netflix drama The Crown.

In conversation with Sir Richard Eyre
Richard Eyre was director of the Royal National Theatre and has directed many classics and new plays on London’s West End and Broadway. He has won five Olivier Awards, three Critics Circle Awards and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Directors Guild.

In conversation with James Shapiro
James S. Shapiro is Professor of English and Comparative Literature at Columbia U. who specializes in Shakespeare and the Early Modern period. He was inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. He is currently Shakespeare Scholar at the Public Theater in NYC and serves on the board of the Authors Guild.