The BBC and the Royal Shakespeare Company celebrate 400 years of William Shakespeare and his extraordinary legacy in this hugely ambitious event recorded live at the RSC in Stratford-upon-Avon. The celebration is hosted by RSC actors and former Doctor Who stars David Tennant and Catherine Tate and features stage and screen luminaries Benedict Cumberbatch, Helen Mirren, Judi Dench, Ian McKellen, and Joseph Fiennes, as well as singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright, The English National Opera, The Royal Ballet, and many, many more! Shakespeare Live! At the RSC celebrates the unparalleled legacy of William Shakespeare with drama, comedy, dance, song, and so much more. This is a star-studded evening 400 years in the making!