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Frank Hathaway, a hardboiled private investigator, and his rookie sidekick Lu Shakespeare form the unlikeliest of partnerships as they investigate the secrets of rural Warwickshire's residents.
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Frank Hathaway, a hardboiled private investigator, and his rookie sidekick Lu Shakespeare form the unlikeliest of partnerships as they investigate the secrets of rural Warwickshire's residents.
Cast, crew and production details
Jo JoynerLuella Shakespeare
Mark BentonFrank Hathaway
Patrick Walshe McBrideSebastian Brudenell
Amber AgarDI Marlowe
Yasmin Kaur BarnPC Viola Deacon
Tomos EamesDS Joe Keeler
Ciarán GriffithsBilly 'The Brick' Porter
Julia DeakinGenevieve Shakespeare
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BBC Studios Drama ProductionsUnited KingdomWatch options above are for the show and may vary by season or episode.
Episode 1
Frank and Lu are drawn into Stratford’s Silicon Valley when Spider calls upon their help to expose a mole within tech company Forosa.
Directed by Paul GibsonWritten by Matthew Cooke, Vincent LundGuest stars Darren Evans, Tomos Eames, Jonno Davies, Naomi Yang
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Episode 2
Frank and Lu enter the competitive world of ballroom dancing, brimming with passion and jealousy, and learn the dangers of falling in love with your dance partner.
Directed by David Innes EdwardsGuest stars Tomos Eames, Ruthie Henshall, Leila Mimmack, Danny John-Jules
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Episode 3
It’s not all plain sailing when Frank and Lu are hired to look into the drowning of a former Miss Stratford-upon-Avon, as they begin to uncover the beauty queen’s dark past.
Directed by Paul GibsonWritten by Johanne McAndrewGuest stars Tomos Eames, Jamie Glover, Rosalind Halstead, Tamla Kari
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Episode 4
When an American PI is arrested for murder, Frank and Lu are drawn into the world of motors in search of a valuable muscle car and are taken for a ride by some shifty characters.
Directed by Ian BarberWritten by Ed SellekGuest stars Tomos Eames, Kerry Shale, Sally Rogers
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Episode 5
Lu infiltrates a local slimming club to uncover their secrets, but she gets more than she bargained for when she realises her sister is a member.
Directed by Piotr SzkopiakWritten by Fiona EvansGuest stars Tomos Eames, Tracy-Ann Oberman, Jodie Prenger
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Episode 6
The case of a missing manuscript takes a dramatic turn when Frank and Lu find themselves trapped in famous author Greg Alban’s house, where no-one is who they seem.
Directed by David Innes EdwardsWritten by James CaryGuest stars Yasmin Kaur Barn, Tomos Eames, Clive Russell, Tayla Kovacevic-Ebong
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Episode 7
Investigating a death at a Shakespeare-for-hire agency, Frank and Lu discover more backstabbing and tragedy behind the scenes than there is in the performances.
Directed by John MaidensWritten by Matthew Cooke, Vincent LundGuest stars Tomos Eames, Marion Bailey, Gabriella Leon
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Episode 8
Frank and Lu investigate a case of paranormal activity when they are approached by a wealthy member of the local trainspotting community.
Directed by Piotr SzkopiakWritten by Rex ObanoGuest stars David Nellist, Katharine Bennett-Fox, Barry Aird, Frankie Fox
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Episode 9
An idyllic Shakespeare walk soon turns to disaster when one of the walkers is murdered and Frank becomes the prime suspect.
Directed by Ian BarberWritten by Toby WaltonGuest stars Tomos Eames, Elizabeth Cadwallader, Paul Courtenay Hyu, Choy-Ling Man
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Episode 10
Frank and Lu are hired to unmask the "Voice in the Dark" who threatens to destroy Wintermas; Sebastian is faced with his first solo case.
Directed by John MaidensWritten by Dan MuirdenGuest stars Angela Lonsdale, Jane Gurnett, Michael Whitestone, Clive Mendus, Steve Edge, Niamh Longford, Jonny Muir
Where to watch Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private InvestigatorsEpisode information updated Jul 22, 2026
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