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The Quality of Mercy
Episode 6 of 6
Comedy about William Shakespeare. When Will's savings go missing, he is forced to make a rather unusual bargain with his rival Robert Greene.
There is money to be made investing in cargos from the New World, but while Marlowe invests in tobacco and potato products, Will would rather invest in building a new theatre. But when Will's savings go missing, he is forced to make a rather unusual bargain with his rival Robert Greene.
Meanwhile, Kate's frustration with the lack of roles for women leads her to make a rather dramatic intervention...
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Mon 20 Oct 202500:00
BBC Two Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| William Shakespeare | David Mitchell |
| Anne Hathaway | Liza Tarbuck |
| Kempe | Spencer Jones |
| Kit Marlowe | Tim Downie |
| Lucy | Jocelyn Jee Esien |
| Robert Greene | Mark Heap |
| Kate | Gemma Whelan |
| Bottom | Rob Rouse |
| Burbage | Steve Speirs |
| Condell | Dominic Coleman |
| Susanna | Helen Monks |
| Mary Arden | Paula Wilcox |
| John Shakespeare | Harry Enfield |
| Squeaky Boy | Evan Rees |
| Clerk | Tom Edden |
| Judge | Gabrielle Glaister |
| Writer | Ben Elton |
| Director | Matt Lipsey |
| Producer | Gareth Edwards |
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