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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: 1,513

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Series 4 - No More Desire A Rose

Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators. Image shows left to right: Sebastian Brudenell (Patrick Walshe McBride), Luella Shakespeare (Jo Joyner), Frank Hathaway (Mark Benton)
Frank and Lu are hired to unmask a mysterious figure who threatens to destroy the Christmas fair, while Sebastian is faced with his first solo case - but it doesn't go as planned.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 16th December 2022
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
Guest cast
Angela Lonsdale Elaine Davis
Jane Gurnett Angela Jacklin
Michael Whitestone Martin Philips
Clive Mendus Tim Wetherall
Steve Edge Rob Devonport
Niamh Longford Olivia Devonport
Jonny Muir Matt Jacobs
Writing team
Kirsty Lane Script Editor
Dan Muirden Writer
Production team
John Maidens Director
Estelle Daniel Producer
Ceri Meyrick Executive Producer
Helen Munson Executive Producer
Hannah Shields Line Producer
Tristan Leon Editor
Martin Boddison Production Designer
John Cannon Casting Director
Stephen Moore Casting Director
Helen Smith Make-up Designer
Debbie Wiseman Composer
Rich Morelli Graphics
Marc Ridley Costume Designer
Jaz Castleton Director of Photography
Ashley Price 1st Assistant Director

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