Unmasking Shakespeare: The Painting that Could Rewrite History

What if a single painting could change how we see Shakespeare?

In this episode, I’m joined by filmmaker Madoc Roberts, and the star of the documentary, Steve Wadlow, whose remarkable discovery is the subject of the new PBS documentary Picturing Shakespeare — available beginning November 12. In their first podcast conversation with an American host, Steven and Madoc share the story behind the film, the meticulous research that followed the painting’s emergence, and how art, history, and curiosity collide when the world’s most famous playwright takes center stage.

🎭 Watch Picturing Shakespeare on PBS, then join us here for a thoughtful conversation about discovery, authenticity, and the enduring power of Shakespeare’s image.

Check out their website and contact them with information here: https://www.isthiswilliamshakespeare.com/

Watch until the end for some pictures provided by Madoc (filmaker).

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Host: Rebecca Larson

Guests: Steve Wadlow & Madoc Roberts