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

Available for years

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

Contributors

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

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

Series

Upstart Crow: Series 1

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

Available for years

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

Genres

ComedySitcoms

Brand

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

Genres

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

Genres

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

Available for years

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

Genres

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

Genres

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

Available for years

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

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

Available for years

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 Comic Relief Bake Off

The Great Comic Relief Bake Off

Series 2

Episode 3

BBC One

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Wed 25^th Feb 2015, 20:00 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Sun 1^st Mar 2015, 11:50 on BBC Two HD

The Great British Bake Off returns with four special Comic Relief programmes. Jo Brand welcomes David Mitchell, Michael Sheen, Jameela Jamil and Sarah Brown to the tent. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Jo Brand
Judge:: Mary Berry
Judge:: Paul Hollywood
Participant:: Ed Byrne
Participant:: David Mitchell
Participant:: Michael Sheen
Participant:: Jameela Jamil
Participant:: Sarah Brown
Executive Producer:: Anna Beattie
Series Producer:: Hannah Griffiths
Production Company:: Love Productions

Genres

Formats

Appeals

Brand

Series

The Great Comic Relief Bake Off: Series 2

The Unbelievable Truth: Series 17

The Unbelievable Truth

Series 17

Episode 3

BBC Radio 4

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 17^th Oct 2016, 18:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 17^th Nov 2020, 04:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

David Mitchell invites Tony Hawks, Richard Osman, Clive Anderson and Vicki Pepperdine to hide truths in lies. From October 2016. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: David Mitchell
Panellist:: Tony Hawks
Panellist:: Richard Osman
Panellist:: Clive Anderson
Panellist:: Vicki Pepperdine
Producer:: Jon Naismith

Genres

ComedyPanel Shows

Brand

The Unbelievable Truth

Series

The Unbelievable Truth: Series 17

The Unbelievable Truth

Series 17

Episode 4

BBC Radio 4

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 24^th Oct 2016, 18:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 24^th Nov 2020, 04:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

David Mitchell invites Tony Hawks, Richard Osman, Clive Anderson and Vicki Pepperdine to hide truths in lies. From October 2016. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: David Mitchell
Panellist:: Tony Hawks
Panellist:: Richard Osman
Panellist:: Clive Anderson
Panellist:: Vicki Pepperdine
Producer:: Jon Naismith

Genres

ComedyPanel Shows

Brand

The Unbelievable Truth

Series

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

Who Do You Think You Are?

Who Do You Think You Are?

Series 6

Episode 9: David Mitchell

BBC One

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Wed 5^th Aug 2009, 21:00 on BBC One ScotlandLatest broadcast: Tue 28^th Dec 2010, 11:05 on BBC Two England

Celebrity genealogy series. David Mitchell goes in search of his Scottish roots, and attempts to find out whether his family were involved in the Highland Clearances. Show more

Contributors

Participant:: David Mitchell
Director:: Mary Crisp
Producer:: Colette Flight

Genres

Formats

Documentaries

Brand

Series

Who Do You Think You Are?: Series 6

Would I Lie to You?: Series 2

Would I Lie to You?

Series 2

Episode 1

BBC One

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 11^th Jul 2008, 21:00 on BBC One WalesLatest broadcast: Mon 14^th Jul 2008, 23:20 on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Comedy panel show hosted by Angus Deayton. Captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack must discern fact from fiction with Rob Brydon, Robert Webb, Gabby Logan and Krishnan Guru-Murthy. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Angus Deayton
Participant:: David Mitchell
Participant:: Lee Mack
Participant:: Rob Brydon
Participant:: Robert Webb
Participant:: Gabby Logan
Participant:: Krishnan Guru-Murthy

Genres

Formats

Games & Quizzes

Brand

Would I Lie to You?

Series

Have I Got Old News For You

Series 31

Episode 4

Have I Got Old News For You

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 30^th Jul 2007, 22:00 on BBC Two England

Comedy news quiz with guest host Michael Buerk. Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guests Diane Abbott MP and David Mitchell. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Michael Buerk
Participant:: Paul Merton
Participant:: Ian Hislop
Participant:: Diane Abbott
Participant:: David Mitchell

Genres

ComedySatire

Formats

Games & Quizzes

Brand

Series

Have I Got Old News For You: Series 31

The Bleak Old Shop of Stuff

The Bleak Old Shop of Stuff

Series 1

Episode 2

BBC HD

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 27^th Feb 2012, 20:30 on BBC HDLatest broadcast: Thu 21^st Feb 2013, 23:50 on BBC HD

Comedy adventure in the style of Charles Dickens. Stricken with grief at the apparent death of his wife, Jedrington begins to question the morality of his business empire. Show more

Contributors

Jedrington Secret-Past:: Robert Webb
Conceptiva Secret-Past:: Katherine Parkinson
Victor:: Finlay Christie
Victoria:: Ambra Lily Keegan
Harmswell Grimstone:: Tim McInnerny
Jolliforth Jollington:: David Mitchell
Pusweasel:: Derek Griffiths
Primly Tightclench:: Sarah Hadland
Servegood:: Kevin Eldon
Mrs Grumblechoop:: Llewella Gideon
Smalcolm:: Blake Harrison
Poor Person:: Fergus Craig
Headmaster Wackville:: Adrian Edmondson
Moustache Woman:: Margaret Cabourn-Smith
Peasant 1:: Mark Evans
Gentleman of a Cockney:: Tom Allen
Wretch:: Ed Coleman
Gob:: Calum MacPherson
Director:: Ben Gosling Fuller
Producer:: Gareth Edwards
Writer:: Mark Evans

Genres

Comedy

Brand

Series

The Bleak Old Shop of Stuff: Series 1

Have I Got Old News For You

Series 46

Episode 1

Have I Got Old News For You

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 5^th Aug 2014, 22:40 on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: Tue 5^th Aug 2014, 23:10 on BBC One Northern Ireland

The popular news quiz returns, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host David Mitchell and guest panellists Danny Baker and Cathy Newman.

Contributors

Presenter:: David Mitchell
Panellist:: Paul Merton
Panellist:: Ian Hislop
Panellist:: Danny Baker
Panellist:: Cathy Newman
Director:: Paul Wheeler
Producer:: Ben Wicks

Genres

ComedySatire

Formats

Games & Quizzes

Brand

Series

Have I Got Old News For You: Series 46