Upstart Crow

2016 TVPG 3 Seasons

David Mitchell stars in a comedy about William Shakespeare before he made his name.

Cast: Liza Tarbuck · David Mitchell · Gemma Whelan
Genre: Based on Books · Comedy Series · Comedy · Based on Books · Comedy Series

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6 Episodes

1 - Star Crossed Lovers 30 min

Will struggles to find inspiration for Romeo.

2 - The Play's the Thing 30 min

Will's controversial new play is about to be presented to Queen Elizabeth.

3 - The Apparel Proclaims the Man 30 min

Will hopes to move up in the world when he is invited to Lord Southampton's party.

4 - Love Is Not Love 30 min

Will has completed his final sonnet and senses literary immortality is around the corner.

5 - What Bloody Man Is That? 30 min

The plague leads Will and his friends to escape to the family home in Stratford.

6 - The Quality of Mercy 30 min

Will's savings go missing and he is forced to bargain with his rival Robert Greene.

David Mitchell stars as William Shakespeare in a rip-roaring comedy tribute to the Bard. Written by Ben Elton, this fictional account of his early career follows Shakespeare as he starts to make a name for himself in London, while also trying to be a husband and father for his family in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Cast: Liza Tarbuck · David Mitchell · Gemma Whelan · Harry Enfield · Helen Monks
Genre: Based on Books · Comedy Series · Comedy · Based on Books · Comedy Series

Languages: English
Partner BBC Learning