The read
The series ran 3 seasons across 18 episodes and has finished, so there is no cliffhanger risk.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.7/10
55 audience votes
Seasons
| 1 | Series 1 | 6 ep2016 |
| 2 | Series 2 | 6 ep2017 |
| 3 | Series 3 | 6 ep2018 |
Key crew
- Ben KellettDirector
- Richard BodenDirector
- Ben EltonWriter
Cast
- David MitchellWill Shakespeare
- Liza TarbuckAnne Hathaway
- Spencer JonesKempe
- Helen MonksSusannah
- Gemma WhelanKate
- Steve SpeirsBurbage
- Dominic ColemanCondell
- Tim DownieMarlowe
- Rob RouseBottom
Stills
Themes
englandsatiresitcom16th century