![]() Along with the many Shakespearean references (including the use of asides and soliloquies) there are also several references to the television shows Blackadder and The Office. Events in each episode allude to one or more Shakespeare plays and usually end with Will discussing the events with Anne and either being inspired to use, or dissuaded from using, them in a future work. The first series follows the writing and preparation to stage Romeo and Juliet after William has gained some early career recognition for his poetry, as well as his plays Henry VI and Richard III. The first series was directed by Matt Lipsey, with subsequent series being directed by Richard Boden. ![]() Shakespeare's father, John Shakespeare is played by Harry Enfield. Shakespeare is played by David Mitchell his wife, Anne Hathaway, is played by Liza Tarbuck and Greene himself by Mark Heap. The show is set from 1592 (the year of Greene's quotation) onwards. Its title quotes "an upstart Crow, beautified with our feathers", a critique of Shakespeare by his rival Robert Greene in the latter's Groats-Worth of Wit. Written by Ben Elton, it premiered on on BBC Two as part of the commemorations of the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death. Upstart Crow is a British sitcom based on the life of William Shakespeare. A veteran Hollywood character actor, Piddock's previous credits include appearances as a British fighter pilot in Independence Day (1996) and the farmer Old George in The Seeker: The Dark Is Rising (2007), as well as bit parts in films including Meet the Spartans (2008) and Get Him to the Greek (2010), and extensive voice work in the Batman franchise, including as Batman's butler Alfred Pennyworth.Title screen, based on contemporary map art such as the Visscher panorama and John Norden's map of London.ģ0 minutes (series), 40 minutes (Christmas specials) Playing the part of Captain Carradine is Jim Piddock. His latest film, the post-apocalyptic drama The End We Start From, will see him appear opposite Benedict Cumberbatch, Killing Eve star Jodie Comer, and Mark Strong ( Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Kingsman: The Golden Circle), and is currently in production. Early last year Fry also impressed in HBO's swashbuckling pirate comedy Our Flag Means Death, which was renewed for a second season in the summer. Credits have included Paddington 2, Cruella, and Rocky, the roadie friend of guitarist-turned-superstar Jack in the Richard Curtis Beatles-themed romcom Yesterday. However, since the character's demise Fry has been busy, appearing in a variety of supporting roles on television and film. Joel Fry, meanwhile, is best known to TV and movie fans for his work as Hizdahr zo Loraq in Game of Thrones. Related: Why Bunker Could Encourage More War-Themed Horror Films ![]() She is also due to appear alongside Academy Award nominee Toni Collette, Moana star Auli'i Cravalho, and Eddie Marsan ( The World's End, Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell) in Prime's The Power later this year in a recurring role. More recent work has included a starring role opposite Matthew Broderick in the comedy-drama Dirty Weekend (2015), opposite Uma Thurman and Tim Roth in the heist comedy The Con Is On (2018), and the title role in Bees Make Honey, a 2017 dark comedy helmed by Eve's director brother, Jack Eve. ![]() However, prior credits included an appearance as a youthful Agent O in Men in Black 3 (2012) as a nanny in Sex and the City 2 (2010), and as Emily Hamilton, the lover of Edgar Allan Poe, in the gothic period thriller The Raven (2012). ![]() Fans of Star Trek will recognize her as Carol Marcus, the role originated by Bibi Besch in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982), in 2013's Star Trek Into Darkness. Alice Eve's career has progressed from beginnings in British television to encompass comedy, literary drama, science fiction, period dramas, and horror. Co-starring in The Queen Mary are Alice Eve and Joel Fry. ![]()
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