TV series
Upstart Crow
2016–2018, English, on BBC Two. Created by Ben Elton.
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.
- Seasons
- 3
- Episodes
- 18
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Cancelled in 2018
Worth the Hype
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7.3/10 from 57 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Latest episode
S3 E6: Go On and I Will Follow
Aired 3 October 2018
Seasons 3
Cast & crew
- Ben EltonCreator
- David MitchellWill Shakespeare · 18 ep
- Liza TarbuckAnne Hathaway · 18 ep
- Helen MonksSusannah · 18 ep
- Gemma WhelanKate · 18 ep
- Rob RouseBottom · 18 ep
- Paula WilcoxMary Arden · 17 ep
- Harry EnfieldJohn Shakespeare · 17 ep
- Spencer JonesKempe · 17 ep
- Mark HeapSir Robert Greene · 17 ep
- Steve SpeirsBurbage · 17 ep
- Dominic ColemanCondell · 17 ep
- Tim DownieMarlowe · 17 ep
Details
- First aired
- 9 May 2016
- Last aired
- 3 October 2018
- Network
- BBC Two
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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Upstart Crow: quick answers
Is Upstart Crow worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 57 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Upstart Crow are there?
Upstart Crow has 3 seasons and 18 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is Upstart Crow finished?
Yes. Upstart Crow was cancelled in 2018, so you can watch the whole story.
Where can I watch Upstart Crow?
Upstart Crow is streaming on Britbox Apple TV channel, BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel, Wonder Project Amazon Channel.
Is Upstart Crow suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Upstart Crow yet.
What shows are like Upstart Crow?
If you liked Upstart Crow, try Cuckoo, How I Met Your Father, The Facts of Life.
Who created Upstart Crow?
Upstart Crow was created by Ben Elton and stars David Mitchell, Liza Tarbuck, Helen Monks.