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Upstart Crow
Overview
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.
Status
Canceled
Created By
Ben Elton
Network
BBC Two
Seasons & Episodes
Series 2
In series two, Shakespeare runs his quill-ink dry with stories of jealous African generals, teenage daughters in desperate need of taming, and a musical play that may (or may not) go by the title of 'Fourth Night'.
Episodes
The Green Eyed Monster
When a dashing African Prince comes to town, Will decides to befriend him.
I Know Thee Not, Old Man
When his old teacher invites himself to stay, Will must confront some awful memories.
I Did Adore a Twinkling Star
Will has to write a romance set in an exotic foreign location Kate has fallen for Marlowe.
Food of Love
Will Shakespeare has invented an amazing new dramatic form: the greatest hits musical.
Beware My Sting!
The women in Will's life are not impressed with his play about a strong woman humiliated.
Sweet Sorrow
Will's finished Romeo and Juliet but now there's competition over who will play Juliet.
Top Cast
David Mitchell
Will Shakespeare
Liza Tarbuck
Anne Hathaway
Spencer Jones
Kempe
Helen Monks
Susannah
Gemma Whelan
Kate
Steve Speirs
Burbage
Dominic Coleman
Condell
Tim Downie
Marlowe
Rob Rouse
Bottom
