Upstart Crow - Season 1 - Eps 2: The Play's the Thing

2016-05-1630 min⭐ 7.1/10

Just when Will’s controversial new play is about to be presented to Queen Elizabeth, it goes missing. As the finger of suspicion points to his best friend Marlowe, can Will come up with a way to recover his stolen masterpiece? Given its politically sensitive content, is he really wise to want it back?

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About Upstart Crow

Upstart Crow

Title: Upstart Crow

First Air Date: 2016-05-09

Last Air Date: 2018-10-03

Status: Canceled

Rating: 7.1/10 (from 46 votes)

Language: EN

Seasons: 4

Total Episodes: 18

Network: BBC Two

Genres: Comedy, Drama

Production Companies: Unknown

Synopsis

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.

Cast

David Mitchell

David Mitchell

Will Shakespeare

Liza Tarbuck

Liza Tarbuck

Anne Hathaway

Paula Wilcox

Paula Wilcox

Mary Arden

Harry Enfield

Harry Enfield

John Shakespeare

Spencer Jones

Spencer Jones

Kempe

Helen Monks

Helen Monks

Susannah

Mark Heap

Mark Heap

Sir Robert Greene

Gemma Whelan

Gemma Whelan

Kate

Steve Speirs

Steve Speirs

Burbage

Dominic Coleman

Dominic Coleman

Condell

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