Upstart Crow
2016 · 3 seasons · 18 eps · ★ 7.3 · Comedy, Drama
Canceled
Comedy about the life and times of William Shakespeare as he starts to make a name for himself in London, whilst also trying to balance life as a husband and father for his family in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Created by Ben Elton
Network: BBC Two
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David Mitchell Will Shakespeare -
Liza Tarbuck Anne Hathaway -
Helen Monks Susannah -
Gemma Whelan Kate - R Rob Rouse Bottom
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Paula Wilcox Mary Arden -
Harry Enfield John Shakespeare -
Spencer Jones Kempe -
Mark Heap Sir Robert Greene -
Steve Speirs Burbage -
Dominic Coleman Condell -
Tim Downie Marlowe
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