Programme Index

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 9^th May 2016, 22:00 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Thu 9^th Nov 2023, 22:00 on BBC Two Northern Ireland

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Comedy about William Shakespeare. Will struggles to find inspiration for Romeo whilst also dealing with an angry actor and an annoying guest. Show more

Upstart Crow

A Christmas Crow

Duration: 39 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 25^th Dec 2017, 20:25 on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: Thu 23^rd Dec 2021, 18:05 on BBC Two Northern Ireland HD

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Shakespeare comedy. When Marlowe, Kate and the usually awful Robert Greene look to be facing a miserable Christmas in London, Will's heart gets the better of him. Show more

Contributors

Condell:: Dominic Coleman
Kit Marlowe:: Tim Downie
John Shakespeare:: Harry Enfield
Robert Greene:: Mark Heap
Kempe:: Spencer Jones
Susanna Shakespeare:: Helen Monks
Bottom:: Rob Rouse
Burbage:: Steven Speirs
Anne Shakespeare:: Liza Tarbuck
Queen Elizabeth:: Emma Thompson
Kate:: Gemma Whelan
Mary Shakespeare:: Paula Wilcox
Will Shakespeare:: David Mitchell
Judith Shakespeare:: Rosanna Beacock
Hamnet Shakespeare:: Joe Willis
Writer:: Ben Elton
Director:: Richard Boden
Producer:: Gareth Edwards
Executive Producer:: Chris Sussman

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ComedySitcoms

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Upstart Crow

Series 3

Episode 1: Lord, What Fools These Mortals Be!

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 29^th Aug 2018, 20:30 on BBC Two WalesLatest broadcast: Wed 29^th Aug 2018, 20:30 on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Available for years

Shakespearean sitcom. Will has a problem with A Midsummer Night's Dream, a love potion and a donkey head. Show more

Contributors

Condell:: Dominic Coleman
Kit Marlowe:: Tim Downie
John Shakespeare:: Harry Enfield
Robert Greene:: Mark Heap
Kempe:: Spencer Jones
Will Shakespeare:: David Mitchell
Susanna Shakespeare:: Helen Monks
Puck:: Ken Nwosu
Lord Egeus:: Nigel Planer
Bottom:: Rob Rouse
Burbage:: Steve Speirs
Anne Shakespeare:: Liza Tarbuck
Kate:: Gemma Whelan
Mary Shakespeare:: Paula Wilcox
Judith Shakespeare:: Rosanna Beacock
Hamnet Shakespeare:: Joe Willis
Writer:: Ben Elton
Director:: Richard Boden
Producer:: Gareth Edwards
Executive Producer:: Chris Sussman

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ComedySitcoms

Brand

Series

Upstart Crow

Series 3

Episode 3: If You Prick Us, Do We Not Bleed?

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 12^th Sep 2018, 20:30 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Wed 12^th Sep 2018, 20:30 on BBC Two HD

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Shakespearean sitcom. A brilliant new actor has some surprising views about the authorship of Will's plays. Show more

Contributors

Condell:: Dominic Coleman
Kit Marlowe:: Tim Downie
John Shakespeare:: Harry Enfield
Lucy:: Jocelyn Jee Esien
Robert Greene:: Mark Heap
Kempe:: Spencer Jones
Wolf Hall:: Ben Miller
Will Shakespeare:: David Mitchell
Susanna Shakespeare:: Helen Monks
Bottom:: Rob Rouse
Burbage:: Steve Speirs
Anne Shakespeare:: Liza Tarbuck
Kate:: Gemma Whelan
Mary Shakespeare:: Paula Wilcox
Judith Shakespeare:: Rosanna Beacock
Rodney:: Thomas Smith
Hamnet Shakespeare:: Joe Willis
Writer:: Ben Elton
Director:: Richard Boden
Producer:: Gareth Edwards
Executive Producer:: Chris Sussman

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ComedySitcoms

Brand

Series

Upstart Crow

Series 3

Episode 4: Sigh No More

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 19^th Sep 2018, 20:30 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Wed 19^th Sep 2018, 20:30 on BBC Two HD

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Shakespearean sitcom. When Kate stands in for Sue at a masked ball it causes problems. Will's ingenious solution doesn't quite work out as planned. Show more

Contributors

Margaret:: Bessie Coates
Condell:: Dominic Coleman
Kit Marlowe:: Tim Downie
Sergeant Dogberry:: Adrian Edmondson
John Shakespeare:: Harry Enfield
Claude:: Brandon Fellows
Kempe:: Spencer Jones
Will Shakespeare:: David Mitchell
Susanna Shakespeare:: Helen Monks
Bottom:: Rob Rouse
Burbage:: Steve Speirs
Anne Shakespeare:: Liza Tarbuck
Kate:: Gemma Whelan
Don John:: Joshua Wichard
Mary Shakespeare:: Paula Wilcox
Judith Shakespeare:: Rosanna Beacock
Hamnet Shakespeare:: Joe Willis
Writer:: Ben Elton
Director:: Richard Boden
Producer:: Gareth Edwards
Executive Producer:: Chris Sussman

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Series

Upstart Crow

Series 3

Episode 6: Go On and I Will Follow

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 3^rd Oct 2018, 20:30 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Wed 3^rd Oct 2018, 20:30 on BBC Two HD

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Shakespearean sitcom. As Will wrestles with temptation a bigger threat to his family lurks in the wings. Show more

Contributors

Condell:: Dominic Coleman
Kit Marlowe:: Tim Downie
John Shakespeare:: Harry Enfield
Lucy:: Jocelyn Jee Esien
Robert Greene:: Mark Heap
Kempe:: Spencer Jones
Emelia Laier:: Montserrat Lombard
Will Shakespeare:: David Mitchell
Susanna Shakespeare:: Helen Monks
Bottom:: Rob Rouse
Burbage:: Steve Speirs
Anne Shakespeare:: Liza Tarbuck
Kate:: Gemma Whelan
Mary Shakespeare:: Paula Wilcox
Judith Shakespeare:: Rosanna Beacock
Hamnet Shakespeare:: Joe Willis
Writer:: Ben Elton
Director:: Richard Boden
Producer:: Gareth Edwards
Executive Producer:: Chris Sussman

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ComedySitcoms

Brand

Series

Upstart Crow

Series 2

Episode 2: I Know Thee Not, Old Man

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 18^th Sep 2017, 20:30 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Mon 18^th Sep 2017, 20:30 on BBC Two HD

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Comedy. When his terrifying old teacher invites himself to stay, Will is unable to say no even though his presence stirs up some pretty awful memories. Show more

Contributors

Gerty:: Gemma Arrowsmith
Condell:: Dominic Coleman
Kit Marlowe:: Tim Downie
John Shakespeare:: Harry Enfield
Lucy:: Jocelyn Jee Esien
Robert Greene:: Mark Heap
Kempe:: Spencer Jones
Susanna Shakespeare:: Helen Monks
Bottom:: Rob Rouse
Burbage:: Steven Speirs
Anne Shakespeare:: Liza Tarbuck
Kate:: Gemma Whelan
Simon Hunt:: Geoffrey Whitehead
Mary Shakespeare:: Paula Wilcox
Gertrude:: Lizzie Winkler
Will Shakespeare:: David Mitchell
Judith Shakespeare:: Rosanna Beacock
Hamnet Shakespeare:: Joe Willis
Writer:: Ben Elton
Director:: Richard Boden
Producer:: Gareth Edwards
Executive Producer:: Chris Sussman

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ComedySitcoms

Brand

Series

Upstart Crow: Series 2

Upstart Crow

Series 2

Episode 3: I Did Adore a Twinkling Star

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 25^th Sep 2017, 20:30 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Mon 25^th Sep 2017, 20:30 on BBC Two HD

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Comedy. As a result of Robert Greene's scheming, Will has to write a romance set in an exotic foreign location. Meanwhile, Kate has fallen for Marlowe. Show more

Contributors

Will Shakespeare:: David Mitchell
Silvia:: Margaret Clunie
Condell:: Dominic Coleman
Kit Marlowe:: Tim Downie
John Shakespeare:: Harry Enfield
Lucy:: Jocelyn Jee Esien
Valentine:: Jack Fox
Robert Greene:: Mark Heap
Kempe:: Spencer Jones
Servant:: Jacopo Menicagli
Susanna Shakespeare:: Helen Monks
Bottom:: Rob Rouse
Burbage:: Steven Speirs
Anne Shakespeare:: Liza Tarbuck
Kate:: Gemma Whelan
Simon Hunt:: Geoffrey Whitehead
Mary Shakespeare:: Paula Wilcox
Judith Shakespeare:: Rosanna Beacock
Hamnet Shakespeare:: Joe Willis
Writer:: Ben Elton
Director:: Richard Boden
Producer:: Gareth Edwards
Executive Producer:: Chris Sussman

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Series

Upstart Crow: Series 2

Upstart Crow

Series 2

Episode 5: Beware My Sting!

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 9^th Oct 2017, 20:30 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Mon 9^th Oct 2017, 20:30 on BBC Two HD

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Shakespearean sitcom. Will is thrilled with his new play, in which a strong woman is crushed into submission by a man. For some reason, Kate is less than impressed. Show more

Contributors

Condell:: Dominic Coleman
Kit Marlowe:: Tim Downie
John Shakespeare:: Harry Enfield
Lucy:: Jocelyn Jee Esien
Robert Greene:: Mark Heap
Kempe:: Spencer Jones
Susanna Shakespeare:: Helen Monks
Bottom:: Rob Rouse
Burbage:: Steven Speirs
Anne Shakespeare:: Liza Tarbuck
Kate:: Gemma Whelan
Mary Shakespeare:: Paula Wilcox
Will Shakespeare:: David Mitchell
Judith Shakespeare:: Rosanna Beacock
Hamnet Shakespeare:: Joe Willis
Writer:: Ben Elton
Director:: Richard Boden
Producer:: Gareth Edwards
Executive Producer:: Chris Sussman

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Series

Upstart Crow: Series 2

Queens of British Pop

Episode 2

BBC One

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Wed 8^th Apr 2009, 22:45 on BBC One Yorks & LincsLatest broadcast: Sat 23^rd Jun 2018, 01:00 on BBC Four HD

Documentary celebrating the careers of Annie Lennox, Alison Moyet, Kylie Minogue, Geri Halliwell, Amy Winehouse and Leona Lewis, who took us from post-punk to The X Factor. Show more

Contributors

Director:: Chloe Thomas
Producer:: Chloe Thomas
Participant:: Annie Lennox
Participant:: Dawn French
Participant:: Dave Stewart
Participant:: Alison Moyet
Participant:: Pete Waterman
Participant:: Alexandra Burke
Participant:: Leona Lewis
Participant:: Lily Allen
Participant:: Adele undefined
Participant:: Marc Almond
Presenter:: Liza Tarbuck

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Formats

Documentaries

Series

Queens of British Pop

Upstart Crow

Series 1

Episode 2: The Play's the Thing

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 16^th May 2016, 22:00 on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: Thu 16^th Nov 2023, 22:00 on BBC Two Northern Ireland HD

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Comedy about William Shakespeare. Will's controversial new play is about to be presented to Queen Elizabeth when it goes missing. Show more

Contributors

Writer:: Ben Elton
Director:: Matt Lipsey
Producer:: Gareth Edwards
Will Shakespeare:: David Mitchell
Anne Hathaway:: Liza Tarbuck
John Shakespeare:: Harry Enfield
Mary Arden:: Paula Wilcox
Susanna:: Helen Monks
Kate:: Gemma Whelan
Bottom:: Rob Rouse
Kit Marlowe:: Tim Downie
Robert Greene:: Mark Heap
Burbage:: Steve Speirs
Condell:: Dominic Coleman
Kempe:: Spencer Jones

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Series

Upstart Crow: Series 1

The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice

Series 2

Episode 4

The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 28^th Aug 2015, 21:00 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Fri 28^th Aug 2015, 21:00 on BBC Two HD

Sister series to The Great British Bake Off. Glynn Purnell, Liza Tarbuck and Henning Wehn join Jo for desserts week. Whose signature creme brulees had the panel drooling? Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Jo Brand
Participant:: Glynn Purnell
Participant:: Liza Tarbuck
Participant:: Henning Wehn
Executive Producer:: Sharon Powers
Series Producer:: Jo Bunting
Executive Producer:: Anna Beattie

Genres

Brand

Series

The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice: Series 2

Upstart Crow

Series 1

Episode 4: Love is Not Love

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 30^th May 2016, 22:00 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Mon 30^th May 2016, 23:25 on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Available for years

Comedy about William Shakespeare. Will has completed his final sonnet and senses literary immortality just around the corner. Show more

Contributors

Writer:: Ben Elton
Director:: Matt Lipsey
Producer:: Gareth Edwards
William Shakespeare:: David Mitchell
Robert Greene:: Mark Heap
Kate:: Gemma Whelan
Bottom:: Rob Rouse
Anne Hathaway:: Liza Tarbuck
Susanna:: Helen Monks
John Shakespeare:: Harry Enfield
Mary Arden:: Paula Wilcox
Burbage:: Steve Speirs
Condell:: Dominic Coleman
Kempe:: Spencer Jones
Kit Marlowe:: Tim Downie
Emelia:: Montserrat Lombard
Southampton:: Adam Harley
Lord Inquisitor:: John Sessions

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Series

Upstart Crow: Series 1

Michael McIntyre's The Wheel

Series 4

Episode 7

BBC One

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 24^th Feb 2024, 20:10 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Thu 29^th Feb 2024, 00:45 on BBC One Wales

Available for 4 months

Michael McIntyre's The Wheel

Michael McIntyre hosts as Chris McCausland, Gabby Logan, GK Barry, Iain Stirling, Liza Tarbuck, Rachel Riley and Trevor Nelson try to help the contestants answer their way to a fortune. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Michael McIntyre
Expert:: Chris McCausland
Expert:: Gabby Logan
Expert:: GK Barry
Expert:: Iain Stirling
Expert:: Liza Tarbuck
Expert:: Rachel Riley
Expert:: Trevor Nelson
Executive Producer:: Dan Baldwin
Executive Producer:: Tom Blakeson
Director:: Chris Power
Series Producer:: Simon Adsett
Production Company:: Hungry Bear Media

Genres

Entertainment

Formats

Games & Quizzes

Brand

Series

Michael McIntyre's The Wheel: Series 4

Upstart Crow

Series 1

Episode 5: What Bloody Man is That?

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 6^th Jun 2016, 22:00 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Tue 20^th Dec 2016, 23:00 on BBC Two Scotland

Available for years

Comedy about William Shakespeare. The plague leads Will and his friends to escape to the family home in Stratford. On the way, they meet three witches. Show more

Contributors

William Shakespeare:: David Mitchell
Kit Marlowe:: Tim Downie
Kate:: Gemma Whelan
Bottom:: Rob Rouse
The Weird Sisters:: Mina Anwar
The Weird Sisters:: Sarah Finigan
The Weird Sisters:: Christine Ozanne
Anne Hathaway:: Liza Tarbuck
Mary Arden:: Paula Wilcox
John Shakespeare:: Harry Enfield
Susanna:: Helen Monks
MacBuff:: Jonathan Watson
Kempe:: Spencer Jones
Burbage:: Steve Speirs
Condell:: Dominic Coleman
Sir Thomas:: Geoff McGivern
Robert Greene:: Mark Heap
Servant:: Tom Edden
Writer:: Ben Elton
Director:: Matt Lipsey
Producer:: Gareth Edwards

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ComedySitcoms

Brand

Series

Upstart Crow: Series 1

When the Dog Dies: Series 4

When the Dog Dies

Series 4

Episode 1: Gone in a Flash

BBC Radio 4

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 14^th May 2014, 11:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 30^th Mar 2018, 11:30 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Sandy is feeling bereft with no lodger - and his granddaughter throwing a wild party. Stars the much-missed Ronnie Corbett. Show more

Contributors

Sandy:: Ronnie Corbett
Dolores:: Liza Tarbuck
Mrs Pompom:: Sally Grace
Lance:: Philip Bird
Blake:: Dave Lamb
Calais:: Grace Vance
Producer:: Liz Anstee
Writer:: Ian Davidson
Writer:: Peter Vincent

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

When the Dog Dies

Series

When the Dog Dies: Series 4

When the Dog Dies

Series 4

Episode 2: The Call of the Wild

BBC Radio 4

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 21^st May 2014, 11:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 6^th Apr 2018, 11:30 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Henry the dog and then granddaughter Calais run away. Sandy realises it's time for action. Stars Ronnie Corbett. From May 2014. Show more

Contributors

Sandy:: Ronnie Corbett
Dolores:: Liza Tarbuck
Mrs Pompom:: Sally Grace
Lance:: Philip Bird
Blake:: Dave Lamb
Calais:: Grace Vance
Producer:: Liz Anstee
Writer:: Ian Davidson
Writer:: Peter Vincent

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

When the Dog Dies

Series

When the Dog Dies: Series 4

When the Dog Dies

Series 4

Episode 3: Ships That Pass

BBC Radio 4

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 28^th May 2014, 11:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 13^th Apr 2018, 11:30 on BBC Radio 4 LW

Sandy takes a fashionable cure for memory loss, but remembers things better left forgotten. Stars the much missed Ronnie Corbett. Show more

Contributors

Sandy:: Ronnie Corbett
Dolores:: Liza Tarbuck
Mrs Pompom:: Sally Grace
Lance:: Philip Bird
Roy:: Paul Chapman
Producer:: Liz Anstee
Writer:: Ian Davidson
Writer:: Peter Vincent

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

When the Dog Dies

Series