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Upstart Crow

Series 1

Episode 1: Star Crossed Lovers

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: 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
Will Shakespeare:
David Mitchell
Anne Hathaway:
Liza Tarbuck
Mary Arden:
Paula Wilcox
Susanna:
Helen Monks
John Shakespeare:
Harry Enfield
Bottom:
Rob Rouse
Robert Greene:
Mark Heap
Burbage:
Steve Speirs

Upstart Crow

A Christmas Crow

Duration: 39 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: 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

Kit Marlowe:
Tim Downie
John Shakespeare:
Harry Enfield
Robert Greene:
Mark Heap
Susanna Shakespeare:
Helen Monks
Bottom:
Rob Rouse
Anne Shakespeare:
Liza Tarbuck
Queen Elizabeth:
Emma Thompson
Mary Shakespeare:
Paula Wilcox
Will Shakespeare:
David Mitchell
Judith Shakespeare:
Rosanna Beacock
Hamnet Shakespeare:
Joe Willis
Writer:
Ben Elton
Director:
Richard Boden
Executive Producer:
Chris Sussman

Upstart Crow

Series 3

Episode 1: Lord, What Fools These Mortals Be!

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two WalesLatest broadcast: 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

Kit Marlowe:
Tim Downie
John Shakespeare:
Harry Enfield
Robert Greene:
Mark Heap
Will Shakespeare:
David Mitchell
Susanna Shakespeare:
Helen Monks
Lord Egeus:
Nigel Planer
Bottom:
Rob Rouse
Burbage:
Steve Speirs
Anne Shakespeare:
Liza Tarbuck
Mary Shakespeare:
Paula Wilcox
Judith Shakespeare:
Rosanna Beacock
Hamnet Shakespeare:
Joe Willis
Writer:
Ben Elton
Director:
Richard Boden
Executive Producer:
Chris Sussman

Upstart Crow

Series 3

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

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

Available for years

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

Contributors

Kit Marlowe:
Tim Downie
John Shakespeare:
Harry Enfield
Robert Greene:
Mark Heap
Wolf Hall:
Ben Miller
Will Shakespeare:
David Mitchell
Susanna Shakespeare:
Helen Monks
Bottom:
Rob Rouse
Burbage:
Steve Speirs
Anne Shakespeare:
Liza Tarbuck
Mary Shakespeare:
Paula Wilcox
Judith Shakespeare:
Rosanna Beacock
Hamnet Shakespeare:
Joe Willis
Writer:
Ben Elton
Director:
Richard Boden
Executive Producer:
Chris Sussman

Upstart Crow

Series 3

Episode 4: Sigh No More

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: 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
Kit Marlowe:
Tim Downie
Sergeant Dogberry:
Adrian Edmondson
John Shakespeare:
Harry Enfield
Will Shakespeare:
David Mitchell
Susanna Shakespeare:
Helen Monks
Bottom:
Rob Rouse
Burbage:
Steve Speirs
Anne Shakespeare:
Liza Tarbuck
Mary Shakespeare:
Paula Wilcox
Judith Shakespeare:
Rosanna Beacock
Hamnet Shakespeare:
Joe Willis
Writer:
Ben Elton
Director:
Richard Boden
Executive Producer:
Chris Sussman

Upstart Crow

Series 3

Episode 6: Go On and I Will Follow

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

Available for years

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

Contributors

Kit Marlowe:
Tim Downie
John Shakespeare:
Harry Enfield
Robert Greene:
Mark Heap
Emelia Laier:
Montserrat Lombard
Will Shakespeare:
David Mitchell
Susanna Shakespeare:
Helen Monks
Bottom:
Rob Rouse
Burbage:
Steve Speirs
Anne Shakespeare:
Liza Tarbuck
Mary Shakespeare:
Paula Wilcox
Judith Shakespeare:
Rosanna Beacock
Hamnet Shakespeare:
Joe Willis
Writer:
Ben Elton
Director:
Richard Boden
Executive Producer:
Chris Sussman

Upstart Crow

Series 2

Episode 2: I Know Thee Not, Old Man

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

Available for years

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

Kit Marlowe:
Tim Downie
John Shakespeare:
Harry Enfield
Robert Greene:
Mark Heap
Susanna Shakespeare:
Helen Monks
Bottom:
Rob Rouse
Anne Shakespeare:
Liza Tarbuck
Mary Shakespeare:
Paula Wilcox
Will Shakespeare:
David Mitchell
Judith Shakespeare:
Rosanna Beacock
Hamnet Shakespeare:
Joe Willis
Writer:
Ben Elton
Director:
Richard Boden
Executive Producer:
Chris Sussman

Upstart Crow

Series 2

Episode 3: I Did Adore a Twinkling Star

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

Available for years

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
Kit Marlowe:
Tim Downie
John Shakespeare:
Harry Enfield
Valentine:
Jack Fox
Robert Greene:
Mark Heap
Susanna Shakespeare:
Helen Monks
Bottom:
Rob Rouse
Anne Shakespeare:
Liza Tarbuck
Mary Shakespeare:
Paula Wilcox
Judith Shakespeare:
Rosanna Beacock
Hamnet Shakespeare:
Joe Willis
Writer:
Ben Elton
Director:
Richard Boden
Executive Producer:
Chris Sussman

Upstart Crow

Series 2

Episode 5: Beware My Sting!

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: 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

Kit Marlowe:
Tim Downie
John Shakespeare:
Harry Enfield
Robert Greene:
Mark Heap
Susanna Shakespeare:
Helen Monks
Bottom:
Rob Rouse
Anne Shakespeare:
Liza Tarbuck
Mary Shakespeare:
Paula Wilcox
Will Shakespeare:
David Mitchell
Judith Shakespeare:
Rosanna Beacock
Hamnet Shakespeare:
Joe Willis
Writer:
Ben Elton
Director:
Richard Boden
Executive Producer:
Chris Sussman

Upstart Crow

Series 1

Episode 2: The Play's the Thing

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: 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
Will Shakespeare:
David Mitchell
Anne Hathaway:
Liza Tarbuck
John Shakespeare:
Harry Enfield
Mary Arden:
Paula Wilcox
Susanna:
Helen Monks
Bottom:
Rob Rouse
Kit Marlowe:
Tim Downie
Robert Greene:
Mark Heap
Burbage:
Steve Speirs

Upstart Crow

Series 1

Episode 4: Love is Not Love

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: 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
William Shakespeare:
David Mitchell
Robert Greene:
Mark Heap
Bottom:
Rob Rouse
Anne Hathaway:
Liza Tarbuck
Susanna:
Helen Monks
John Shakespeare:
Harry Enfield
Mary Arden:
Paula Wilcox
Burbage:
Steve Speirs
Kit Marlowe:
Tim Downie
Southampton:
Adam Harley
Lord Inquisitor:
John Sessions

The Archers

14/06/2013

Duration: 13 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Emma has a lot to learn, and Jolene comes up with a strategy. Show more

Contributors

Jill Archer:
Patricia Greene
David Archer:
Tim Bentinck
Ruth Archer:
Felicity Finch
Pip Archer:
Helen Monks
Josh Archer:
Cian Cheesbrough
Helen Archer:
Louiza Patikas
Brian Aldridge:
Charles Collingwood
Jennifer Aldridge:
Angela Piper
Adam Macy:
Andrew Wincott
Matt Crawford:
Kim Durham
Lilian Bellamy:
Sunny Ormonde
Christine Barford:
Lesley Saweard
Jolene Perks:
Buffy Davis
Jamie Perks:
Dan Ciotkowski
Clarrie Grundy:
Heather Bell
Nic Grundy:
Becky Wright
Emma Grundy:
Emerald O'Hanrahan
Edward Grundy:
Barry Farrimond
Neil Carter:
Brian Hewlett
Phoebe Aldridge:
Lucy Morris
Jazzer McCreary:
Ryan Kelly
Jim Lloyd:
John Rowe
Darrell Makepeace:
Dan Hagley
Elona Makepeace:
Eri Shuka
Rob Titchener:
Timothy Watson
Grace Morgan:
Jenny Johns
Director:
Dawn Coulson

Upstart Crow

Series 1

Episode 5: What Bloody Man is That?

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: 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
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
Burbage:
Steve Speirs
Sir Thomas:
Geoff McGivern
Robert Greene:
Mark Heap
Servant:
Tom Edden
Writer:
Ben Elton
Director:
Matt Lipsey

Holby City

Series 17

Episode 43: A Good Man

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England

Hospital drama. An uncompromising Mo decides Fletch's fate. Oliver oversteps the mark with Zosia. Is Jesse avoiding his true feelings for Adele? Show more

Contributors

Adrian 'Fletch' Fletcher:
Alex Walkinshaw
Oliver Valentine:
James Anderson
Zosia March:
Camilla Arfwedson
Raffaello Di Lucca:
Joe McFadden
Adele Effanga:
Petra Letang
Mo Effanga:
Chizzy Akudolu
Jesse Law:
Don Gilet
Serena Campbell:
Catherine Russell
Cara Martinez:
Niamh Walsh
Elliot Hope:
Paul Bradley
Guy Self:
John Michie
Henrik Hanssen:
Guy Henry
Sebastian Coulter:
Hadley Fraser
Mr Thompson:
Ben Hull
Ina Effanga:
Angela Wynter
Donal Richardson:
Harry Ferrier
Tony Rhodes:
Billy Geraghty
Hannah Ware:
Jaye Griffiths
Tallulah Hart:
Helen Monks
Director:
Jan Bauer

Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Helen takes it on the chin, and Elona makes a decision.

Contributors

Jill Archer:
Patricia Greene
Kenton Archer:
Richard Attlee
David Archer:
Tim Bentinck
Ruth Archer:
Felicity Finch
Pip Archer:
Helen Monks
Josh Archer:
Cian Cheesbrough
Alistair Lloyd:
Michael Lumsden
Tony Archer:
Colin Skipp
Helen Archer:
Louiza Patikas
Tom Archer:
Tom Graham
Brian Aldridge:
Charles Collingwood
Jennifer Aldridge:
Angela Piper
Matt Crawford:
Kim Durham
Lilian Bellamy:
Sunny Ormonde
Peggy Woolley:
June Spencer
Joe Grundy:
Edward Kelsey
Clarrie Grundy:
Heather Bell
Nic Grundy:
Becky Wright
Emma Grundy:
Emerald O'Hanrahan
Neil Carter:
Brian Hewlett
Alice Carter:
Hollie Chapman
Lynda Snell:
Carole Boyd
Jazzer Mccreary:
Ryan Kelly
Darrell Makepeace:
Dan Hagley
Elona Makepeace:
Eri Shuka
Glen Whitehouse:
Kim Wall
Jonathan:
James Howard

The Archers

03/05/2013

Duration: 13 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Nic comes up with an idea, and Pat puts Lynda straight. Show more

Contributors

Alistair Lloyd:
Michael Lumsden
David Archer:
Tim Bentinck
Ruth Archer:
Felicity Finch
Pip Archer:
Helen Monks
Josh Archer:
Cian Cheesbrough
Tony Archer:
Colin Skipp
Helen Archer:
Louiza Patikas
Tom Archer:
Tom Graham
Jennifer Aldridge:
Angela Piper
Matt Crawford:
Kim Durham
Lilian Bellamy:
Sunny Ormonde
Christine Barford:
Lesley Saweard
Clarrie Grundy:
Heather Bell
Nic Grundy:
Becky Wright
Neil Carter:
Brian Hewlett
Susan Carter:
Charlotte Martin
Brenda Tucker:
Amy Shindler
Lynda Snell:
Carole Boyd
Kirsty Miller:
Annabelle Dowler
Darrell Makepeace:
Dan Hagley
Elona Makepeace:
Eri Shuka
Charlie Morgan:
Ben Caplan

Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Josh has a proposition, and Matt receives some interesting information. Show more

Contributors

Alistair Lloyd:
Michael Lumsden
David Archer:
Tim Bentinck
Ruth Archer:
Felicity Finch
Pip Archer:
Helen Monks
Josh Archer:
Cian Cheesbrough
Tony Archer:
Colin Skipp
Helen Archer:
Louiza Patikas
Tom Archer:
Tom Graham
Jennifer Aldridge:
Angela Piper
Matt Crawford:
Kim Durham
Lilian Bellamy:
Sunny Ormonde
Christine Barford:
Lesley Saweard
Clarrie Grundy:
Heather Bell
Nic Grundy:
Becky Wright
Neil Carter:
Brian Hewlett
Susan Carter:
Charlotte Martin
Brenda Tucker:
Amy Shindler
Lynda Snell:
Carole Boyd
Kirsty Miller:
Annabelle Dowler
Darrell Makepeace:
Dan Hagley
Elona Makepeace:
Eri Shuka
Charlie Morgan:
Ben Caplan

The Archers

10/05/2013

Duration: 13 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Josh makes his pitch, and Pip feels let down. Show more

Contributors

Jill Archer:
Patricia Greene
Alistair Lloyd:
Michael Lumsden
David Archer:
Tim Bentinck
Ruth Archer:
Felicity Finch
Pip Archer:
Helen Monks
Josh Archer:
Cian Cheesbrough
Tony Archer:
Colin Skipp
Helen Archer:
Louiza Patikas
Tom Archer:
Tom Graham
Matt Crawford:
Kim Durham
Lilian Bellamy:
Sunny Ormonde
Peggy Woolley:
June Spencer
Eddie Grundy:
Trevor Harrison
Clarrie Grundy:
Heather Bell
Nic Grundy:
Becky Wright
Edward Grundy:
Barry Farrimond
Neil Carter:
Brian Hewlett
Vicky Tucker:
Rachel Atkins
Phoebe Aldridge:
Lucy Morris
Kirsty Miller:
Annabelle Dowler
Alan Franks:
John Telfer
Elona Makepeace:
Eri Shuka
Jonathan:
James Howard

Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Kirsty's in cheering-up mode, and Helen tells all. Show more

Contributors

Jill Archer:
Patricia Greene
Alistair Lloyd:
Michael Lumsden
David Archer:
Tim Bentinck
Ruth Archer:
Felicity Finch
Pip Archer:
Helen Monks
Josh Archer:
Cian Cheesbrough
Tony Archer:
Colin Skipp
Helen Archer:
Louiza Patikas
Tom Archer:
Tom Graham
Matt Crawford:
Kim Durham
Lilian Bellamy:
Sunny Ormonde
Peggy Woolley:
June Spencer
Eddie Grundy:
Trevor Harrison
Clarrie Grundy:
Heather Bell
Nic Grundy:
Becky Wright
Edward Grundy:
Barry Farrimond
Neil Carter:
Brian Hewlett
Vicky Tucker:
Rachel Atkins
Phoebe Aldridge:
Lucy Morris
Kirsty Miller:
Annabelle Dowler
Alan Franks:
John Telfer
Elona Makepeace:
Eri Shuka
Jonathan:
James Howard

Election Spy

Series 1

Episode 1

Duration: 5 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales

Filmed on the afternoon of transmission, Election Spy takes a comic look behind the scenes at the political parties reacting to the day's themes, rows and catastrophes.