Upstart Crow(2016)
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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
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Series 1
6 episodes · 2016
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 · 2017
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 · 2018
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.
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When did Upstart Crow come out?+
Upstart Crow was first aired in 2016.
How many seasons of Upstart Crow are there?+
Upstart Crow has 3 seasons and 18 episodes in total.
Who created Upstart Crow?+
Upstart Crow was created by Ben Elton.
Who stars in Upstart Crow?+
Upstart Crow stars David Mitchell, Liza Tarbuck, Spencer Jones, Helen Monks and Gemma Whelan.
Is Upstart Crow worth watching?+
Upstart Crow holds a 7.3/10 rating from 57 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of comedy and drama.
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