Bill
What really happened during Shakespeare's 'Lost Years'? Hopeless lute player Bill Shakespeare leaves his home to follow his dream.
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Mathew Baynton
William 'Bill' Shakespeare / Lord Burghley / English Messenger / Customs Official
Simon Farnaby
Earl of Croydon / Juan Domingo / Sausage / Dmitri Alexandrovitch / Fur Seller
Martha Howe-Douglas
Anne Hathaway / Molly / Spanish Courtier / Body Collector
Jim Howick
Christopher Marlowe / Gabriel Montoya / Cynical Jester / Palace Doorman / Mysterious Man / Even Grubbier Thief / Party Planner
Laurence Rickard
Sir Francis Walsingham / Lope Lopez / Stand-Up Jester / Chatty Guard / Slightly Late Courtier / Ian / Hanging Criminal / Chicken Drumstick
Ben Willbond
King Phillip II of Spain / Earl of Southampton / Grubby Thief / Alexander Dimitrievitch / Head of Guards
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Bill: the story behind the early life of Shakespeare
Bill: Behind-the-Scenes Part 5 - editing
Bill: Behind-the-Scenes Part 4 - on location with the crew
Bill: Behind-the-Scenes Part 3 - on set cast interviews
Bill: Behind-the-Scenes Part 2 - on set, costumes & make-up
Bill: Behind-the-Scenes Part 1 - pitch & cast script read
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Official UK Trailer
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