Upstart Crow
Series Overview
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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
3 Seasons • 18 Episodes
30 min per episode
2016 – 2018
Premiered: Mon, May 9, 2016
Ben EltonLatest Aired Episode
Season 3, Episode 6: “Go On and I Will Follow”
As Will wrestles with temptation a bigger threat to his family lurks in the wings.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Upstart Crow: Trailer - BBC TwoOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-04-29
Cast & Creators
Explore Star Directory →
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ben Kellett, Richard Boden
Ben Elton
Department Leadership Roster
Ben Kellett
Director
Richard Boden
Director
Ben Elton
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
15: Suitable only for 15 years and over.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Upstart Crow.
Shows Similar to Upstart Crow
Series sharing comparable tone, character dynamics, and narrative themes
7.2
8.2
6.9
7.4
7.0
5.2
7.2
8.2
7.6
8.0
6.9
7.1
5.4
6.7
7.0
7.9
6.9
7.4
6.0
6.0
More Series Like Upstart Crow
Shows sharing similar genres, audiences, and storylines.
Frequently Asked Questions About Upstart Crow
Key facts, seasons breakdown, and credits for search engines and AI assistants.
What is Upstart Crow about?
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.
How many seasons does Upstart Crow have?
Upstart Crow comprises 3 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Upstart Crow?
Key cast members in Upstart Crow include David Mitchell, Liza Tarbuck, Spencer Jones, Helen Monks, Gemma Whelan.
Who created or directed Upstart Crow?
Upstart Crow was developed and directed by Ben Kellett, Richard Boden.