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Top of the Pops

02/04/1992

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Available for years

Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 2 April 1992 and featuring W.A.S.P., Soul II Soul, Chris de Burgh and Roxette. Show more

Contributors

Dave Nice:
Harry Enfield
Mike Smash:
Paul Whitehouse
Performer:
W.A.S.P.
Performer:
Soul II Soul
Performer:
Chris de Burgh
Performer:
Roxette

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

Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WalesLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales

TV comedy spin-off. Teenagers Kevin and Perry (Harry Enfield and Kathy Burke) are desperate for musical fame and to lose their virginities, so they head off to Ibiza. Show more

Contributors

Genres

Formats

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

Harry & Paul

Series 1

Episode 6

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One Yorks & LincsLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland

In the final episode of the sketch series starring Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse, Gillian and Gerald take us on a tour of The Royal Henley Northerner Show 2008. Show more

Harry & Paul

Series 2

Episode 1

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern IrelandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Scotland

Sketch show with Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse. The Benefit family disrupts a peaceful library and Dragons' Den's moguls consider a pitch for a new British pudding supplement. Show more

Harry & Paul

Series 2

Episode 2

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Sketch show with Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse. We go back to the 1970s for On the Tardis, and Parking Pataweyo breaks all records in a high-speed ticket-issuing stunt. Show more

Harry & Paul

Series 2

Episode 4

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Sketch show. Jonathan Ross presents Northern Relief Night, silly old drunken Gerald feels a goof after some homicidal pranks and the Beatles celebrate their 200th platinum album. Show more

Harry & Paul

Series 2

Episode 5

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Scotland

The Chocolatier and his arch-rival the Cobblertier meet their nemesis, and French comedians Jonny and Bing promote some surprising special edition cars. Show more

Harry & Paul

Series 2

Episode 6

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two WalesLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Sketch show. The Benefits go on quiz show Ask the Dysfunctional Family, and the Writer helps the landlady deal with her husband. The Football Manager is relegated to League One. Show more