Louisa Mellor Jan 27, 2017
The glorious Emma Thompson will appear in series two of Ben Elton's Shakespeare sitcom, Upstart Crow...
Ben Elton's BBC Two Shakespeare sitcom starring David Mitchell has scored an enviable guest star for its 2017 Christmas special. Emma Thompson will join the ranks of Dame Judi Dench, Cate Blanchett and Miranda Richardson when she plays Queen Elizabeth I in the festive episode.
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The Mighty Boosh's Noel Fielding will also appear in the second series alongside regulars Mitchell, Liza Tarbuck, Harry Enfield, Gemma Whelan and Helen Monks, playing English composer Thomas Morley.
Here's the official synopsis for the currently filming second series, which continues to follow William Shakespeare's journey to establishment acceptance in London and Stratford-upon-Avon, and is due to air later this year.
The glorious Emma Thompson will appear in series two of Ben Elton's Shakespeare sitcom, Upstart Crow...
Ben Elton's BBC Two Shakespeare sitcom starring David Mitchell has scored an enviable guest star for its 2017 Christmas special. Emma Thompson will join the ranks of Dame Judi Dench, Cate Blanchett and Miranda Richardson when she plays Queen Elizabeth I in the festive episode.
See related Highlander: movie reboot still moving forward Looking back at Highlander III: The Sorcerer What went wrong with Highlander II: The Quickening?
The Mighty Boosh's Noel Fielding will also appear in the second series alongside regulars Mitchell, Liza Tarbuck, Harry Enfield, Gemma Whelan and Helen Monks, playing English composer Thomas Morley.
Here's the official synopsis for the currently filming second series, which continues to follow William Shakespeare's journey to establishment acceptance in London and Stratford-upon-Avon, and is due to air later this year.
- 1/27/2017
- Den of Geek
BBC Two has renewed the Upstart Crow TV show for a second season. Set in the 1590s, the comedy follows William Shakespeare (David Mitchell), early in his career. Upstart Crow features Shakespeare’s life, both personal and professional, including the backstory for some of his stories.
During its first season, the Upstart Crow TV series cast also included: Harry Enfield, Paula Wilcox, Liza Tarbuck, Helen Monks, Gemma Whelan, Mark Heap, Steve Speirs, Tim Downie, Dominic Coleman, Spencer Jones, and Rob Rouse. BBC Two has commissioned Upstart Crow, series two, for six 30-minute episodes, plus a Christmas special; casting to be confirmed.
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During its first season, the Upstart Crow TV series cast also included: Harry Enfield, Paula Wilcox, Liza Tarbuck, Helen Monks, Gemma Whelan, Mark Heap, Steve Speirs, Tim Downie, Dominic Coleman, Spencer Jones, and Rob Rouse. BBC Two has commissioned Upstart Crow, series two, for six 30-minute episodes, plus a Christmas special; casting to be confirmed.
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- 6/15/2016
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
BBC Two confirms it has commissioned the Upstart Crow TV show. Set in 1592, this comedy features William Shakespeare (David Mitchell), at the start of his career. Upstart Crow will focus on Shakespeare's personal and professional lives, and include the backstory for some of his ideas.
Upstart Crow stars Mitchell as Shakespeare. Harry Enfield is his dad, John Shakespeare. Paula Wilcox plays Will’s mum. Liza Tarbuck is Anne Hathaway. Helen Monks plays Will’s daughter, Susannah. The cast also includes Gemma Whelan, Mark Heap, Steve Speirs, Tim Downie, Dominic Coleman, Spencer Jones, and Rob Rouse.
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Upstart Crow stars Mitchell as Shakespeare. Harry Enfield is his dad, John Shakespeare. Paula Wilcox plays Will’s mum. Liza Tarbuck is Anne Hathaway. Helen Monks plays Will’s daughter, Susannah. The cast also includes Gemma Whelan, Mark Heap, Steve Speirs, Tim Downie, Dominic Coleman, Spencer Jones, and Rob Rouse.
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- 12/9/2015
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
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