Upstart Crow

About 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.

Upstart Crow is a comedy series that ran on BBC Two. Its themes are 16th century, sitcom, england, and satire.

Its 3 seasons and 18 episodes were broadcast from May 2016 to October 2018. Seasons run to about 6 episodes.

David Mitchell appears as Will Shakespeare, Liza Tarbuck as Anne Hathaway, Spencer Jones as Kempe, and Helen Monks as Susannah.

In the United States it streams on BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel, and Britbox Apple TV channel. Blackadder, Yes Minister, and Yes, Prime Minister make useful companions to Upstart Crow. TMDB voters put it at 7.3 out of 10 across 58 votes.