Bill
BBC family adventure telling the tall tale of what really happened during Shakespeare's early years - how hopeless lute player Bill leaves his home to follow his dream. Billed as a tale of "murderous kings, spies, lost loves, and a plot to blow up Queen Elizabeth". Stars the principal performers from kids TV series Horrible Histories and Yonderland.
- Director:
- Richard Bracewell ('Cuckoo', 'The Gigolos')
- Writer:
- Laurence RickardBen Willbond
- Cast:
- Mathew BayntonSimon FarnabyMartha Howe-DouglasJim HowickLaurence RickardBen WillbondDamian Lewis
Reviews & comments
The Telegraph
pressEnough gags are splattered around to ensure a decent rate of stickage...
The Guardian
pressThis feature is a very funny, if derivative panto-ish romp about the early life of Shakespeare.
Empire Magazine
pressIf you prefer Carry On Henry to Wolf Hall, this is the Tudorsploitation titterthon for you.
The Telegraph
pressEnough gags are splattered around to ensure a decent rate of stickage...
The Guardian
pressThis feature is a very funny, if derivative panto-ish romp about the early life of Shakespeare.
Empire Magazine
pressIf you prefer Carry On Henry to Wolf Hall, this is the Tudorsploitation titterthon for you.
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