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Upstart Crow Series 1
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Comedy about William Shakespeare. Will struggles to find inspiration for Romeo whilst also dealing with an angry actor and an annoying guest.

Comedy starring David Mitchell as William Shakespeare. Will starts to make a name for himself in London while also trying to be a husband and father for his family in Stratford-upon-Avon.

This episode sees Will struggle to find inspiration for Romeo while at the same time having to deal with an angry actor, a very annoying house-guest and his family's not-terribly-helpful script suggestions.

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Thu 9 Nov 2023 22:00
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Writer Ben Elton
Director Matt Lipsey
Producer Gareth Edwards
Will Shakespeare David Mitchell
Anne Hathaway Liza Tarbuck
Mary Arden Paula Wilcox
Susanna Helen Monks
John Shakespeare Harry Enfield
Kate Gemma Whelan
Bottom Rob Rouse
Robert Greene Mark Heap
Condell Dominic Coleman
Burbage Steve Speirs
Kempe Spencer Jones
Florian Kieran Hodgson
Apothecary Larrington Walker

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