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- CreatorBen EltonStarsDavid MitchellGemma WhelanRob RouseSatirical Blackadderesque sitcom about how friends, family, historical circumstances, and his arch-rival Robert Greene, who first coined the derogatory term "upstart crow", influenced William Shakespeare to write his famous plays.
- DirectorRichard BodenStarsDavid MitchellPaula WilcoxHarry EnfieldWill is desperate to make a good impression with the College of Heralds so that he can finally get a coat of arms. Befriending a dashing African prince by the name of Otello may provide Will with the means to climb the social ladder.
- DirectorRichard BodenStarsMark HeapJocelyn Jee EsienTim DownieWill is off to Stratford to get some writing done, but a visit from his terrifying old schoolteacher stirs up awful memories of the classroom. Marlowe and Greene are hunting for a Catholic spy.
- DirectorRichard BodenStarsDavid MitchellRob RouseTim DownieWill is tricked by his nemesis Robert Greene into writing a blood-soaked tragedy for a nobleman who only likes exotic romances. Will needs to write a new play and quickly. Kate is teaching Italian to Marlowe.
- DirectorRichard BodenStarsHarry EnfieldDavid MitchellPaula WilcoxWill is upset when everyone tells him that his new play is too far-fetched, so he decides to turn it into the first ever musical using the songs of Tudor music legend Thomas Morley.
- DirectorRichard BodenStarsDavid MitchellRob RouseGemma WhelanWill is thrilled with his new play about a bright, strong-headed young woman crushed into submission by the man in her life, Kate and Anne less so. Will decides to test the theme of the play out on his stroppy daughter.
- DirectorRichard BodenStarsSteve SpeirsJocelyn Jee EsienDavid MitchellWill has finally finished writing Romeo and Juliet and the only problem now is who will play the young lovers. Burbage and Condell naturally see themselves as the leads, how to tell them they no longer pass muster?
- DirectorRichard BodenStarsLiza TarbuckDavid MitchellPaula WilcoxAs Christmas approaches Will is in London rehearsing his new play 'Eighth Night' for the queen and is surprised that the usually hostile Greene is giving out presents, claiming it is because he is lonely and wants to cheer others. A sympathetic Will invites him, along with Kate and Kit, to join his family for the festivities but Greene has a sinister motive - to steal the present Will has bought for the queen, thereby ruining his career. Fortunately Anne has an idea to save her husband.
- 2016–202029mTV-147.6 (139)TV EpisodeDirectorRichard BodenStarsDavid MitchellDominic ColemanSpencer JonesWill needs inspiration for his new play A Midsummer Night's Dream. Meanwhile, how can he get hold of some love potion, and where is Bottom going to put that stuffed donkey head?
- 2016–202029mTV-147.6 (136)TV EpisodeDirectorRichard BodenStarsTim DownieDavid MitchellRob RouseSheltering Kit, who has feigned his own death, Will is interrupted in writing 'The Merchant of Venice' by Kate, who has been on a rally to protest against the anti-immigration riots. Taking his lead from her Will decides that the money-lender in his new play should be a sympathetic Jew and soulful actor Wolf Hall is cast in the role. However, due to Greene's connivance, he does not last long in the role which reverts to caricature.