Series

Upstart Crow

★ 7.3(52)201630m3 seasons

Upstart Crow is streaming on BritBox Amazon Channel, BritBox and Britbox Apple TV Channel in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

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Good to know

Creator: Ben Elton
Release date: 2016-05-09
Runtime: 30m
Language: English
Seasons: 3
Episodes: 18
Network: BBC Two
Status: Canceled
Country: United Kingdom

Upstart Crow — trailer

About Upstart Crow

Upstart Crow is a 2016 web series in the Comedy and Drama genres, created by Ben Elton, starring David Mitchell, Liza Tarbuck and Spencer Jones. It spans 3 seasons and 18 episodes, and originally aired on BBC Two. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 52 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Upstart Crow in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Comedy about the life and times of William Shakespeare as he starts to make a name for himself in London, whilst also trying to balance life as a husband and father for his family in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Seasons (3)

Series 16 eps · 2016

Series 26 eps · 2017

Series 36 eps · 2018

Cast

David Mitchell

Will Shakespeare

Liza Tarbuck

Anne Hathaway

Spencer Jones

Kempe

Helen Monks

Susannah

Gemma Whelan

Kate

Steve Speirs

Burbage

Dominic Coleman

Condell

Tim Downie

Marlowe

Rob Rouse

Bottom

Themes & keywords

englandsatiresitcom16th century

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Upstart Crow in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream Upstart Crow on BritBox Amazon Channel, BritBox and Britbox Apple TV Channel . It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store.

Is Upstart Crow on Netflix?+

Upstart Crow is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on BritBox Amazon Channel, BritBox and Britbox Apple TV Channel .

How many seasons of Upstart Crow are there?+

Upstart Crow has 3 seasons and 18 episodes in total.

Who stars in Upstart Crow?+

Upstart Crow stars David Mitchell, Liza Tarbuck, Spencer Jones, Helen Monks and Gemma Whelan.

When did Upstart Crow come out?+

Upstart Crow is a 2016 web series created by Ben Elton.

What genre is Upstart Crow?+

Upstart Crow is Comedy and Drama series.

Who created Upstart Crow?+

Upstart Crow was created by Ben Elton.