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Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 2^nd Oct 2017, 20:30 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Thu 23^rd Nov 2023, 21:55 on BBC Two Northern Ireland

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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

Contributors

Will Shakespeare:: David Mitchell
Condell:: Dominic Coleman
Thomas Morley:: Noel Fielding
Kit Marlowe:: Tim Downie
John Shakespeare:: Harry Enfield
Lucy:: Jocelyn Jee Esien
Kydd:: Mark Phoenix
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
Judith Shakespeare:: Rosanna Beacock
Hamnet Shakespeare:: Joe Willis
Spencer:: Andrew Bicknell
Nashe:: Simon Coleman
Writer:: Ben Elton
Director:: Richard Boden
Producer:: Gareth Edwards
Executive Producer:: Chris Sussman

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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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

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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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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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Series 2

Episode 6: Sweet Sorrow

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 16^th Oct 2017, 20:30 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Tue 5^th Dec 2023, 22:00 on BBC Two Northern Ireland

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Shakespeare comedy. Romeo and Juliet is finally finished and the only problem now is who will play the young lovers. Show more

Contributors

Condell:: Dominic Coleman
Kit Marlowe:: Tim Downie
John Shakespeare:: Harry Enfield
Lucy:: Jocelyn Jee Esien
Southampton:: Adam Harley
Robert Greene:: Mark Heap
Gussie:: Dominic Herman-Day
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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A Crow Christmas Carol

Duration: 39 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 25^th Dec 2018, 20:35 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Thu 21^st Dec 2023, 23:05 on BBC Two Northern Ireland

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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

Contributors

Colin / The Stranger:: Kenneth Branagh
Ephie Watkins:: Lily Cole
Condell:: Dominic Coleman
Kit Marlowe:: Tim Downie
John Shakespeare:: Harry Enfield
Lucy:: Jocelyn Jee Esien
Mrs Scratchit:: Hannah-Jane Fox
Robert Greene:: Mark Heap
Kempe:: Spencer Jones
Will Shakespeare:: David Mitchell
Susanna Shakespeare:: Helen Monks
Bottom:: Rob Rouse
Burbage:: Steven Speirs
Anne Shakespeare:: Liza Tarbuck
Job Scratchit:: Karl Theobald
Kate:: Gemma Whelan
Mary Shakespeare:: Paula Wilcox
Judith Shakespeare:: Rosanna Beacock
Tiny Todge:: Luka Petrovic
Writer:: Ben Elton
Director:: Richard Boden
Producer:: Gareth Edwards
Executive Producer:: Chris Sussman

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