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Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators

Series Overview

Frank Hathaway, a hardboiled private investigator, and his rookie sidekick Lu Shakespeare form the unlikeliest of partnerships as they investigate the secrets of rural Warwickshire's residents.

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Returning SeriesIn ProductionScripted
Original Network
BBC One
U&Alibi
Episodes & Seasons

6 Seasons • 60 Episodes

45 min per episode

Air Date Window

2018 – Present

Premiered: Mon, Feb 26, 2018

Created By
Jude TindallJude Tindall
Paul Matthew Thompson

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Wed, Sep 23, 2026

Season 6, Episode 10: “Thou Art My All”

It's Lia's big day and while Frank reassesses Annie, Cassius stuns Lu with big news. When the Groom vanishes, is it a case of cold feet or is something more sinister going on?

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Trailer - Shakespeare and Hathaway - Seizoen 1

Type: Trailer • Published 2018-03-14

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Jude Tindall, Paul Matthew Thompson

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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Primary: TV-PG

TV-PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.

International Certification Matrix

United Kingdom (BBFC)12

Suitable only for 12 years and over.

United States (MPAA)TV-PG

Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

France (CNC)16

Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.

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What is Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators about?

Frank Hathaway, a hardboiled private investigator, and his rookie sidekick Lu Shakespeare form the unlikeliest of partnerships as they investigate the secrets of rural Warwickshire's residents.

How many seasons does Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators have?

Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators comprises 6 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators?

Key cast members in Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators include Jo Joyner, Mark Benton, Patrick Walshe McBride.

Who created or directed Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators?

Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators was developed and directed by Jude Tindall, Paul Matthew Thompson.