The early years -- Going to school -- Religious conflict -- A country childhood -- Country fun -- The lost years -- Up to London -- London shows -- Queen Elizabeth I's court -- The playwrights -- England at war -- Plague and poetry -- Enemies and protectors -- The players -- Building the Globe -- Staging a play -- Music and dance -- Clothes and costumes -- The boy player -- The audience -- Shakespeare's comedies -- The King's men -- The famous tragedies -- The Roman plays -- The romances -- Sun and stars -- Return to Stratford -- Printed plays -- Shakespeare's legacy -- Did you know? -- Who's who?