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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, Episode 2 - If Music Be The Food Of Love

Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators. Image shows from L to R: Beattie Delamar (Ruthie Henshall), Ben Lovedon (Danny John-Jules)
Frank and Lu enter the competitive world of ballroom dancing, brimming with passion and jealousy - and learn the dangers of partners falling in love with one another.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 15th February 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
Tomos Eames DS Keeler
Guest cast
Ruthie Henshall Beattie Delamar
Charlotte Avery Tania Philkes
Leila Mimmack Olivia Delamar
Jonny Labey Toby Philkes
Danny John-Jules Ben Lovedon
Writing team
Kirsty Lane Script Editor
Karen Laws Writer
Production team
David Innes Edwards Director
Estelle Daniel Producer
Ceri Meyrick Executive Producer
Helen Munson Executive Producer
Hannah Shields Line Producer
Dawn Mears Editor
Martin Boddison Production Designer
Debbie Wiseman Composer
Rich Morelli Graphics
Wayne Linge Casting Director
Mark Southall Director of Photography
Marc Ridley (as Mark Ridley) Costume Designer
Matt Simpson Make-up Designer
Rachel Stacey 1st Assistant Director
Andrew Harris 1st Assistant Director
Scott Etherington 1st Assistant Director

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