Upstart Crow
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Beginning in 1592, Shakespeare's life is about to take an interesting turn. Influenced by family, friends, and profession, the bard begins to write the stories that will become legendary.

2016 · 29m
Starring David Mitchell, Harry Enfield, Paula Wilcox
Director Matt Lipsey, Richard Boden

Season 1

  • EPISODE 1
    Star Crossed Lovers
    Will struggles with inspiration for Romeo as he's forced to deal with an irate actor, an annoying house guest, and his family's input.
    29m
  • EPISODE 2
    The Play's The Thing
    Will's controversial new play goes missing as he prepares to present it to Queen Elizabeth. Marlowe becomes a prime suspect, and Will sets out to recover his masterpiece.
    29m
  • EPISODE 3
    The Apparel Proclaims The Man
    Will is invited to Lord Southampton's party and as a result, hopes to move up in the world. But when his rival Sir Robert Greene gives him fashion advice, he could be setting himself up to fail.
    29m
  • EPISODE 4
    Love Is Not Love
    With his final sonnet completed, Will senses the approach of literary immortality, but the question remains as to whether the fair youth and dark lady will like them.
    29m
  • EPISODE 5
    What Bloody Man Is That?
    When the plague strikes, Will and his friends escape the family home and meet three witches along the way. They share their predictions about Will's future, and cause a series case of house envy.
    29m
  • EPISODE 6
    The Quality Of Mercy
    Will makes an interesting bargain with a rival, after his savings go missing. Kate becomes fed up with the lack of opportunities for women, which leads to some drastic action.
    29m

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Cast & Crew

  • David Mitchell
    Will Shakespeare
  • Harry Enfield
    John Shakespeare
  • Paula Wilcox
    Mary Arden
  • Helen Monks
    Susanna
  • Gemma Whelan
    Kate
  • Liza Tarbuck
    Anne Hathaway
  • Steve Speirs
    Burbage
  • R‌R
    Rob Rouse
    Bottom
  • Dominic Coleman
    Henry Condell,
  • Mark Heap
    Robert Greene
  • M‌L
    Matt Lipsey
    Director

About

Upstart Crow

Comedy

Beginning in 1592, Shakespeare's life is about to take an interesting turn. Influenced by family, friends, and profession, the bard begins to write the stories that will become legendary.

Information

Studio
BritBox
Released
2016
Rated
M
Region of Origin
United Kingdom
© 2016 BBC

Languages

Original Audio
English (United Kingdom), English
Audio

English (AAC)

Subtitles

English (CC)

Accessibility

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