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Upstart Crow

Release

9 May 2016

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English

Production

BBC Two

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.

Series 1

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.

Air Date:10 May 2016
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Seasons

3 Seasons and a Special Season

Specials

Specials

Series 1

Series 1

Series 2

Series 2

Series 3

Series 3

Star Crossed Lovers

Episode one sees Will struggle to find inspiration for Romeo while having to deal with an angry actor, a very annoying house-guest and his family’s not terribly helpful script suggestions.

Runtime:30m
Air Date:10 May 2016Available

Episodes of Series 1

6 episodes

EP 1
EP 2
EP 3
EP 4
EP 5
EP 6
S1 E1