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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

Toast of Tinseltown

Series 1

Anger Man

Duration: 27 minutes

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

Toast is becoming increasingly angry, and everyone has noticed. There is no chance of landing a big movie audition when he is in this state. Toast needs anger management therapy.

Contributors

Steven Toast:
Matt Berry
Jane Plough:
Doon Mackichan
Ray Purchase:
Harry Peacock
Ed Howzer-Black:
Robert Bathurst
Danny Bear:
Tim Downie
Sue Pipkins:
Caroline Harker
Producer:
Charlie Leech
Writer:
Matt Berry
Production Company:
Objective Media Group

The Royal Bodyguard

Episode 1: The Limping Assassin

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales

Comedy series. Guy Hubble's first assignment as the royal bodyguard is to investigate a planned assassination attempt on a member of the royal family. Show more

Contributors

Guy Hubble:
David Jason
Dennis Whittington:
Geoffrey Whitehead
Sir Edward Hastings:
Tim Bentinck
Ghanaian Ambassador:
David Webber
Ambassador's Wife:
Nicola Hughes
Simon Stevens:
Neil Edmond
Chambermaid:
Joannah Tincey

The Royal Bodyguard

Episode 2: The Siege of Blenheim Square

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales

Comedy series. A routine shopping trip in London turns dangerous after a misunderstanding between Hubble and another member of royal security.

Contributors

Guy Hubble:
David Jason
Dennis Whittington:
Geoffrey Whitehead
Sir Edward Hastings:
Tim Bentinck
Miss Gifford:
Georgie Glen
Powell:
Dan Mersh
Van Driver:
Michael Ballard
Resident Driver:
Richard Betts
Police Driver:
Luing Andrews
Commissioner Baker:
Richard Dixon
Hart/Hoodie:
Adam Deacon

The Royal Bodyguard

Episode 6: A Watery Grave

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales

Comedy series. Hubble is assigned to protect the princess, who is attending a friend's hen party in Devon.

Contributors

Guy Hubble:
David Jason
Dennis Whittington:
Geoffrey Whitehead
Sir Edward Hastings:
Tim Bentinck
Constable Truncheon:
Steve Edge
Hotel Manager:
Jeremy Swift
Irate Customer:
Dan March

The Royal Bodyguard

Episode 5: The Perils of Attraction

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Scotland

Comedy series. Hubble goes deep undercover to investigate a series of dangerous leaks from Downing Street.

Contributors

Guy Hubble:
David Jason
Dennis Whittington:
Geoffrey Whitehead
Sir Edward Hastings:
Tim Bentinck
Roderick Finch:
Rupert Vansittart
Tristram Roberts:
Alisdair Simpson
Mary Town-Jones:
Abigail Cruttenden
Muriel Whittington:
Sian Thomas

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

The Royal Bodyguard

Episode 3: Bullets Over Broad Street

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales

Comedy series. Guy Hubble's plans to protect the royal family are thrown into confusion when he is kidnapped by his old nemesis.

Contributors

Guy Hubble:
David Jason
Dennis Whittington:
Geoffrey Whitehead
Sir Edward Hastings:
Timothy Bentinck
Miss Gifford:
Georgie Glen
Palace Footman:
James Doherty
Health Spa Manageress:
Isabel Fay
Producer:
Mark Bussell
Director:
Mark Bussell

Father Figure

Episode 2: Smart TV

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One Scotland HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Northern Ireland

Sitcom. Tom does a spot of DIY, and the whole family looks forward to a relaxing evening at home. Within hours they are stranded in a lay-by, with Drew at home alone. Show more

Contributors

Tom Whyte:
Jason Byrne
Elaine Whyte:
Karen Taylor
Mary Whyte:
Pauline McLynn
Pat Whyte:
Dermot Crowley
Dylan Whyte:
Matthew Fenton
Drew Whyte:
Alexander Aze
Tim Curtain:
Tim Downie
Brendan:
David Reed
Quiet Joe:
Thom Collett
Director:
Nick Wood
Pizza Delivery Man:
Richard Aloi
Accident Alan:
David McNeill
Policeman:
Marcus Adolphy

Father Figure

Episode 3: House Husband of the Year

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One Scotland HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Northern Ireland

Sitcom. When a national competition to find the House Husband of the Year is announced, Tom gets dragged into a rigorous training schedule. Show more

Contributors

Tom Whyte:
Jason Byrne
Elaine Whyte:
Karen Taylor
Mary Whyte:
Pauline McLynn
Pat Whyte:
Dermot Crowley
Dylan Whyte:
Matthew Fenton
Drew Whyte:
Alexander Aze
Tim Curtain:
Tim Downie
Roni Broad:
Simon Delaney
Gerty Howlett:
Chrissie Cotterill
Quiet Joe:
Thom Collett
Fran Curtain:
Tayler Marshall
Judge - Mr O'Reilly:
James Benson
Judge - Mr McGrath:
Kevin Moore
Director:
Nick Wood

Father Figure

Episode 4: Chin Chin

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales

Sitcom. Karl, Elaine's ex-boyfriend, comes to stay and Tom finds it hard not to be jealous - especially since everyone is swooning at Karl's magnificent chin. Show more

Contributors

Tom Whyte:
Jason Byrne
Elaine Whyte:
Karen Taylor
Mary Whyte:
Pauline McLynn
Pat Whyte:
Dermot Crowley
Dylan Whyte:
Matthew Fenton
Drew Whyte:
Alexander Aze
Tim Curtain:
Tim Downie
Stranger in Park:
Martin Collins
Director:
Nick Wood