Upstart Crow
Upstart Crow is a TV show on BBC2. Comedy about William Shakespeare as he starts to make a name for himself in London while also trying to be a good husband and father for his family in Stratford-upon-Avon. The program has been available since 2025. A total of 9 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in June 2025.
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Upstart Crow
Comedy. When his terrifying old teacher invites himself to stay, Will is unable to say no even though his presence stirs up some pretty awful memories.
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Shakespeare comedy. Romeo and Juliet is finally finished, and the only problem now is who will play the young lovers.
Shakespearean sitcom. Will is thrilled with his new play, in which a strong woman is crushed into submission by a man. For some reason, Kate is less than impressed.
Comedy. Will has invented a musical and needs help from the greatest songwriter of the age: Thomas Morley. However, success looks far from guaranteed.
Series 3
Shakespearean sitcom. As Will wrestles with temptation, a bigger threat to his family lurks in the wings.
Shakespearean sitcom. Will writes a new play about Julius Caesar and the players indulge in some backstage backstabbing.
Shakespearean sitcom. When Kate stands in for Sue at a masked ball, it causes problems. Will's ingenious solution doesn't quite work out as planned.
Sitcom. Will has been working on his masterpiece. His friends say it's his best comedy yet, but Will insists Hamlet isn't meant to be funny.
Shakespearean sitcom. Will has a problem with A Midsummer Night's Dream, a love potion and a donkey head.