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Status: Canceled
Network: BBC Two
Type: Scripted
Rating: 7.3/10
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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.
This production, originally released in 2016, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Comedy, Drama genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.3 across its 3 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Comedy and Drama.
- • Produced in United Kingdom.
- • Original Language: English.
Directed By
Written By
Starring 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
Seasons
Specials
3 Episodes • Aired 2017-12-25
No season overview provided for this season.
Series 1
6 Episodes • Aired 2016-05-09
It's 1592 and Will Shakespeare is at the beginning of his career. His early work is looked down on by the literary establishment, and he's not taken seriously at home. Follow the Bard's fictional early life and the rather surprising stories about where his best ideas came from.
Series 2
6 Episodes • Aired 2017-09-11
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'.
Series 3
6 Episodes • Aired 2018-08-29
With a family in Stratford and his theatre company in London, the Bard is burning the candle at both ends in series three. His teenage daughter Sue is as stroppy as ever, best mate Kit Marlowe is in danger, and neighbour Kate is desperate to be an actress – despite the fact it’s still illegal for women to do anything interesting. Meanwhile, Will has been working on his masterpiece, Hamlet. Pity everyone think it’s a comedy. Love potions are sweeping through Stratford and there’s something a little off about Love’s Labour’s Licked.
