In search of Shakespeare

In Search of Shakespeare “ I just finished watching this four-part Michael Wood documentary for the second time.  Utterly fascinating.  And for me puts an end to all conjecture about the true identity of Shakespeare.  It's William who is he.  And this line from Henry VIII was the clincher: and which gifts - Saving your mincing - the capacity Of your soft cheverel conscience would receive, If you might please to stretch it .Shakespeare's father was a fine glove maker (and politician, and wheeler dealer)  who tried teaching his son that craft.  The use of cheverel, a pliable leather used in glove making,  is not by itself a clincher, but with the plethora of  historical records about the family,  it rang my bell.  Even if you're not steeped in Shakespeare's plays (I am not), Wood's insights into  Elizabethan England (comparing it to a police state) is worth it.  Clap Calp Clap!  And no captions Juice! ”