Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators. Image shows from L to R: Frank Hathaway (Mark Benton), Luella Shakespeare (Jo Joyner). Copyright: BBC
Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators
- TV comedy drama
- BBC One
- 2018 - 2022
- 40 episodes (4 series)
Comedy drama about an oddball pair of private detectives. Stars Mark Benton, Jo Joyner, Patrick Walshe McBride, Amber Aga, Tomos Eames and more.
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Series 3, Episode 3 - The Sticking Place
Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators. Image shows from L to R: Luella Shakespeare (Jo Joyner), Major Terence Benedick (Christopher Timothy)
Long-buried secrets are unearthed when Frank and Lu come to the aid of a community of allotment holders who are being threatened with eviction.
Further details
After the death of Ardenwicke Hall's beloved Lord Charlie, a community of allotment holders is threatened with eviction by Lady Mortimer, the widow who was once their friend.
Frank and Lu are called in by Dolly and the Major, to investigate the change in Lady Mortimer which they place firmly at the feet of gruff new Estate Manager, Fitzallen.
As the animosity between Fitzallen and the allotment holders grows, Frank and Lu dig deeper and soon secrets from the past are unearthed.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Wednesday 5th February 2020
- Time
- 2:15pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 45 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 24th February 2021 | 1:45pm | BBC1 Scot |
| Wednesday 24th February 2021 | 2:15pm | BBC1 |
| Saturday 5th February 2022 | 8:00pm | Drama |
| Wednesday 30th March 2022 | 2:15pm | BBC1 |
| Wednesday 30th March 2022 | 3:00pm | BBC1 Scot |
| Saturday 26th November 2022 | 8:00pm | Drama |
| Thursday 22nd June 2023 | 9:00pm | Drama |
| Thursday 12th October 2023 | 8:00pm | Drama |
Cast & crew
| Mark Benton | Frank Hathaway |
| Jo Joyner | Luella Shakespeare |
| Patrick Walshe McBride | Sebastian Brudenell |
| Tomos Eames | DS Keeler |
| Yasmin Kaur Barn | PC Viola Deacon |
| Sara Stewart | Lady Tatiana Mortimer |
| Christopher Timothy | Major Terence Benedick |
| Carol MacReady | Dolly Tearsheet |
| Philip Jackson | Chamberlain |
| Steve John Shepherd | Gerald Fitzallan |
| Lyn Washbrook | Script Editor |
| Johanne McAndrew | Writer |
| Miranda Howard-Williams | Director |
| Caroline Slater | Producer |
| Ceri Meyrick | Executive Producer |
| Helen Munson | Executive Producer |
| Aden Turner | Line Producer |
| Simon Prentice | Editor |
| Helen Watson | Production Designer |
| Claire Collins | Costume Designer |
| Helen Smith | Make-up Designer |
| Debbie Wiseman | Composer |
| Wayne Linge | Casting Director |
| Mark Southall | Director of Photography |
| Ashley Price | 1st Assistant Director |