Mark Benton stars as private detective Frank Hathaway, with Jo Joyner as his sidekick Luella Shakespeare and Patrick Walshe McBride as Sebastian Brudenell. The trio solves murders in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Main cast
- Frank HathawayMark Benton1–4Main
- Luella ShakespeareJo Joyner1–4Main
- Sebastian BrudenellPatrick Walshe McBride1–4Main
Supporting cast
- DS Christina MarloweAmber Aga1–4Supp
- PC Angelo HargreavesTomos Eames2–4Supp
- D.I. Conrad De’athPaul Bradley1–4Supp
- Mrs. BottomleyYvonne Edgell1–4Supp
Guest & voice
- Various charactersSu Pollard1Guest
- Various charactersBrian Capron1Guest
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About this cast
Shakespeare and Hathaway is a BBC One comedy-drama series that follows Frank Hathaway, a former policeman turned private investigator, and his unlikely partner Luella Shakespeare, a bubbly barber’s daughter. Together with Sebastian Brudenell, a young Theodore Hardy, they solve murders in Stratford-upon-Avon, blending Shakespearean references with modern crime-solving. The show aired for four…
FAQs
Who plays Frank Hathaway in Shakespeare and Hathaway?
Frank Hathaway is played by Mark Benton.
Who plays Luella Shakespeare in Shakespeare and Hathaway?
Luella Shakespeare is played by Jo Joyner.
Who plays Sebastian Brudenell in Shakespeare and Hathaway?
Sebastian Brudenell is played by Patrick Walshe McBride.
How many seasons of Shakespeare and Hathaway are there?
There are four seasons, aired from 2018 to 2022.
What is the premise of Shakespeare and Hathaway?
It follows a private detective and his assistant solving crimes in Stratford-upon-Avon, with frequent Shakespearean themes.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · BBC · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026