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Series 1

Upstart Crow

Comedy about William Shakespeare as he starts to make a name for himself in London while also trying to be a good husband and father for his family in Stratford-upon-Avon.

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The Quality of Mercy

All available episodes (6 total)

Supporting Content

  • A day in the life of William Shakespeare

  • Shakespeare Lives 2016

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  • Decision Time — The Quality of Mercy

    Duration: 1:35
  • The First Ever Purpose Built Theatre (and its Toilets) — The Quality of Mercy

    Duration: 1:06
  • A Bit of Scottish History — What Bloody Man is That?

    Duration: 1:45
  • A Plot at Bedtime — What Bloody Man is That?

    Duration: 1:06
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