Comedy. Will has invented a musical and needs help from the greatest songwriter of the age: Thomas Morley. However, success looks far from guaranteed. Show more
Shakespearean sitcom. When a dashing African Prince comes to town by the name of Otello, Will sees a way to make a favourable impression amongst the gentry. Show more
Shakespearean sitcom. Will writes a new play about Julius Caesar and the players indulge in some backstage backstabbing. Show more
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
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
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
Upstart Crow
A Christmas Crow
39 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: 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
Shakespearean sitcom. Will has a problem with A Midsummer Night's Dream, a love potion and a donkey head. Show more
Shakespearean sitcom. A brilliant new actor has some surprising views about the authorship of Will's plays. Show more
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
Shakespearean sitcom. As Will wrestles with temptation a bigger threat to his family lurks in the wings. Show more
Blacklisted by the BBC, the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society do not take their ban lying down and force themselves back on the BBC by hijacking a production of A Christmas Carol. Show more
Upstart Crow
Lockdown Christmas 1603
29 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales HD
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The plague has hit London, and as Christmas approaches, Will and Kate are in wave fifteen of state-enforced home confinement together in Will’s London lodgings. Show more
Shakespeare comedy. Romeo and Juliet is finally finished and the only problem now is who will play the young lovers. Show more
Sitcom. Will has been working on his masterpiece. His friends say it's his best comedy yet, but Will insists Hamlet isn't meant to be funny. Show more
Upstart Crow
A Crow Christmas Carol
39 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland
Available for years
Shakespearian comedy. Things get Dickensian when a mysterious stranger inspires Will to get Greene to mend his evil ways with the help of three Christmas spirits. Show more