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Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators

Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators

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Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators

2018- 2025

5 Seasons

50 Episodes

7.3(43 votes)

Returning Series

Comedy

Drama

Mystery

Overview

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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Production Companies

BBC Studios Drama Productions

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

Videos & Trailers

1 video

Cast & Crew

3 members

Acting

Jo Joyner

Luella Shakespeare

Jo Joyner

Acting

Mark Benton

Frank Hathaway

Mark Benton

Acting

Patrick Walshe McBride

Sebastian Brudenell

Patrick Walshe McBride

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