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Upstart Crow

Upstart Crow

20167.23 Seasons18 EpisodesCanceled

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.

Created by Ben Elton
Written by Ben Elton
NetworksBBC Two

Top Cast

David Mitchell

David Mitchell

Will Shakespeare

Liza Tarbuck

Liza Tarbuck

Anne Hathaway

Spencer Jones

Spencer Jones

Kempe

Helen Monks

Helen Monks

Susannah

Gemma Whelan

Gemma Whelan

Kate

Steve Speirs

Steve Speirs

Burbage

Dominic Coleman

Dominic Coleman

Condell

Tim Downie

Tim Downie

Marlowe

R

Rob Rouse

Bottom

Themes & Keywords

englandsatiresitcom16th century

About Upstart Crow

Upstart Crow is a comedy, drama series that first aired in 2016 exploring themes of england, satire, sitcom, 16th century. Created by Ben Elton, it stars David Mitchell, Liza Tarbuck, Spencer Jones. 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.

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