TV series
Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators
2018–, English, on BBC One & U&Alibi. Created by Jude Tindall & Paul Matthew Thompson.
Frank Hathaway, a hardboiled private investigator, and his rookie sidekick Lu Shakespeare form the unlikeliest of partnerships as they investigate the secrets of rural Warwickshire's residents.
- Seasons
- 6
- Episodes
- 60
- Episode length
- 45 min
- Status
- Still running
Worth the Hype
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Where to watch Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators
Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators is streaming on BBC Player in India.
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Latest episode
S6 E10: Thou Art My All
Aired 23 September 2026
Seasons 6
Cast & crew
- Jude TindallCreator
- Paul Matthew ThompsonCreator
- Jo JoynerLuella Shakespeare · 60 ep
- Mark BentonFrank Hathaway · 60 ep
- Patrick Walshe McBrideSebastian Brudenell · 60 ep
- Tomos EamesDS. Joe Keeler · 29 ep
- Amber AgarDI Marlowe · 20 ep
- Yasmin Kaur BarnPC Viola Deacon · 11 ep
- Roberta TaylorGloria Fonteyn · 6 ep
- Darren EvansSpider · 5 ep
- Ciarán GriffithsBilly 'The Brick' Porter · 4 ep
- Richard PriceTransgender Hostess (uncredited) · 4 ep
- Asheq AkhtarAjay Matharu · 3 ep
- Julia DeakinGenevieve Shakespeare · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 26 February 2018
- Network
- BBC One, U&Alibi
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-PG
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Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators: quick answers
Is Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 53 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators are there?
Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators has 6 seasons and 60 episodes, about 45 minutes each.
Is Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators finished?
Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators is still listed as returning series; no new episode date is announced yet.
Which OTT platform is Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators on?
Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators is streaming on BBC Player in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators is rated TV-PG. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators?
If you liked Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators, try Veronica Mars, A Nero Wolfe Mystery, My Life Is Murder.
Who created Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators?
Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators was created by Jude Tindall and Paul Matthew Thompson and stars Jo Joyner, Mark Benton, Patrick Walshe McBride.