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Season 1

10 episodes · 10th July 2017

The wild story of young William Shakespeare's arrival onto the punk-rock theatre scene of 16th century London — the seductive, violent world where his raw talent faces rioting audiences, religious fanatics, and raucous side-shows. A contemporary take on Shakespeare's life, played to a modern soundtrack that exposes all his recklessness, lustful temptations and brilliance.

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Episode guide

Episodes

01 The Play's the Thing still The Play's the Thing Episode 110th July 2017 It's 1589, a time of religious turmoil in Protestant England when to be Catholic could be a death sentence - Will Shakespeare arrives from a small town to the wild streets of London with little more than a dream and a treacherous letter. 02 Cowards Die Many Times still Cowards Die Many Times Episode 210th July 2017 Will is plagued with guilt over the arrest of a rival playwright, and he makes a dangerous confession to the sightly, rebellious Alice. The future of the theatre is jeopardized when another playhouse tempts a popular actor. 03 The Two Gentlemen still The Two Gentlemen Episode 317th July 2017 Will has an epiphany that could bring him success, yet he needs Alice's help. A magnetic fugitive from Will's past comes forth with a dangerous obligation. 04 Brave New World still Brave New World Episode 424th July 2017 Marlowe introduces Will to the decadent elite of London but things take a macabre turn. Alice is disillusioned and Will must fight for all that he holds dear. 05 The Marriage of True Minds still The Marriage of True Minds Episode 531st July 2017 An unexpected arrival from out-of-town sends Will's world spinning. A transcendental experience leads Marlowe to deal with his past. Topcliffe deciphers a code that throws Will into a life and death situation. 06 Something Wicked This Way Comes still Something Wicked This Way Comes Episode 67th August 2017 Tensions rise as Will and Alice continue to collaborate, while Anne attempts to adjust to London life. Love forces Marlowe to confront his darkest fears. Presto is forced to confront true evil. 07 What Dreams May Come still What Dreams May Come Episode 714th August 2017 With the theatre in jeopardy, Will enlists the help of a beautiful and talented friend. Alice turns to Southwell for comfort and an existential crisis leads Marlowe back to the dubious Edward Kelly. 08 Your Houses still Your Houses Episode 821st August 2017 Will is shocked to learn of Alice's new passion. Haunted by his inability to write, Marlowe embarks on a self-destructive path. Plague haunts London, and Richard discovers what he believes in. 09 Play the Devil still Play the Devil Episode 928th August 2017 To write his new play, Will must confront Topcliffe. To achieve greatness Richard must tell his father a harsh truth. Alice contemplates a perilous mission. 10 Once, Bright Angel still Once, Bright Angel Episode 104th September 2017 Will and the company are shocked by a terrible discovery; they must risk everything in a life and death struggle for survival.
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Cast & Crew

01 Laurie Davidson profile Laurie Davidsonas William Shakespeare 02 Olivia DeJonge profile Olivia DeJongeas Alice Burbage 03 Ewen Bremner profile Ewen Bremneras Richard Topcliffe 04 Mattias Inwood profile Mattias Inwoodas Richard Burbage 05 Jamie Campbell Bower profile Jamie Campbell Boweras Christopher Marlowe 06 William Houston profile William Houstonas Kemp 07 Colm Meaney profile Colm Meaneyas James Burbage 08 Jamie Beamish profile Jamie Beamishas Augustine Phillips 09 Adam Galbraith profile Adam Galbraithas Thomas Dalglesh 10 Craig Pearce profile Craig PearceCreator
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