David MitchellWill Shakespeare
Liza TarbuckAnne Hathaway
Spencer JonesKempe
Helen MonksSusannah
Gemma WhelanKate
Steve SpeirsBurbage
Dominic ColemanCondell
Tim DownieMarlowe
Rob RouseBottomWhy it may be worth watching
- Upstart Crow combines Comedy and Drama storytelling.
- The principal cast includes David Mitchell, Liza Tarbuck, Spencer Jones.
- Viewers currently rate it 7.3/10 from 57 votes.
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Upstart Crow
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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Best suited to viewers looking for Comedy, Drama. The available catalogue spans 3 seasons.
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englandsatiresitcom16th century
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