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Play’s the Thing, The

Synopsis
Television sitcom in six parts, written by Ben Elton and David Mitchell, following Shakespeare as he tries to make a name for himself and juggle the work-life balance. In this episode, Will’s controversial new play is about to be presented to Queen Elizabeth when it goes missing. As the finger of suspicion points at his best friend Marlowe, can Will come up with a way to recover his stolen masterpiece? And given its politically sensitive content, is he really wise to want it back?
Series
Upstart Crow
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Television
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Transmission details
16 May 2016 at 22:00 (Channel: BBC2)
Duration
30 mins

Credits

Director
Matt Lipsey
Producer
Gareth Edwards
Writer
Ben Elton; David Mitchell
Cast
David MitchellWilliam Shakespeare
Dominic ColemanCondell
Gemma WhelanKate
Harry EnfieldJohn Shakespeare
Helen MonksSusanna
Lisa TarbuckAnne Hathaway
Mark HeapRobert Greene
Paula WilcoxMary Arden
Rob RouseBottom
Spencer JonesKempe
Steve SpiersBurbage
Tim DownieKit Marlowe

Additional Details

Production type
Sitcoms/Variety
Subjects
Shakespeare
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

History
Broadcast BBC2 9 May - 13 June 2016

Production Company

Name

BBC Comedy Production

Archive

Name

BFI National Archive

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Fax
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Address
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Name

Learning on Screen Off-Air Recording Back-up Service

Email
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Address
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