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Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators. Image shows from L to R: Frank Hathaway (Mark Benton), Luella Shakespeare (Jo Joyner). Copyright: BBC
Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators

Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators

  • TV comedy drama
  • BBC One / U&Alibi
  • 2018 - 2022
  • 40 episodes (4 series)

Comedy drama about an oddball pair of private detectives. Stars Mark Benton, Jo Joyner, Patrick Walshe McBride, Amber Aga, Tomos Eames and more.

  • Due to return for Series 5
  • Series 1, Episode 5 repeated Saturday at 8pm on U&Alibi
  • JustWatch Streaming rank this week: 1,504

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Series 3, Episode 1 - How The Rogue Roar'd

Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators. Image shows from L to R: Megan Poins (Me'sha Bryan), Eddie Monmouth (Vic Reeves), Joseph JJ Jacques (Ted Robbins)
When the duo are hired to help close down an old Bingo Hall, Frank is surprised to find an old enemy at work - but what is he really up to?

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 3rd February 2020
Time
2:15pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
45 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Mark Benton Frank Hathaway
Jo Joyner Luella Shakespeare
Patrick Walshe McBride Sebastian Brudenell
Tomos Eames DS Keeler
Yasmin Kaur Barn PC Viola Deacon
Guest cast
Vic Reeves (as Jim Moir) Eddie Monmouth
Josette Simon Henrietta Bolingbroke
Ted Robbins Joseph JJ Jacques
Marlene Sidaway Bo Quickly
Me'sha Bryan Megan Poins
Nathan Harmer Lucky Green
Writing team
Lyn Washbrook Script Editor
Matthew Cooke Writer
Vincent Lund Writer
Production team
Jennie Paddon Director
Caroline Slater Producer
Ceri Meyrick Executive Producer
Helen Munson Executive Producer
Aden Turner Line Producer
Dawn Mears Editor
Helen Watson Production Designer
Rachelle Williams-Parker Casting Director
Claire Collins Costume Designer
Helen Smith Make-up Designer
Debbie Wiseman Composer
Rowland Beckley Casting Director
Caroline Bridges Director of Photography
James Mountain 1st Assistant Director

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