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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

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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

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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

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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

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ComedySitcoms

Brand

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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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

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Series

Upstart Crow: Series 1

That Mitchell and Webb Sound

That Mitchell and Webb Sound

Series 5

Episode 1

BBC Radio 4

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 26^th Nov 2013, 18:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 23^rd Mar 2024, 22:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Thomas Hardy's exciting idea to make his books even sadder. Sketches starring David Mitchell and Robert Webb. From 2013. Show more

Contributors

Performer:: David Mitchell
Performer:: Robert Webb
Performer:: Olivia Colman
Performer:: James Bachman
Writer:: David Mitchell
Writer:: Robert Webb

Genres

ComedySketch

Brand

Series

That Mitchell and Webb Sound: Series 5

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

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