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The Apparel Proclaims The Man

Episode 3 of 6

Comedy about William Shakespeare. Will hopes to move up in the world when he is invited to Lord Southampton's party.

David Mitchell stars as William Shakespeare, trying to make his name as a playwright in Tudor London.

In this episode, Will hopes to move up in the world when he is invited to Lord Southampton's party. But what should a poorly-educated country boy wear to London's poshest do? And are Sir Robert Greene's fashion tips a double bluff, a triple bluff, or something even more fiendish?

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30 minutes

Audio described

Last on

Mon 23 May 2016 23:35

Credits

Role Contributor
Writer Ben Elton
Director Matt Lipsey
Producer Gareth Edwards
William Shakespeare David Mitchell
Kit Marlowe Tim Downie
Kate Gemma Whelan
Bottom Rob Rouse
Robert Greene Mark Heap
Condell Dominic Coleman
Burbage Steve Speirs
Kempe Spencer Jones
Susanna Helen Monks
Hamnet Sebastian Barker
Judith Emma Barker
Anne Hathaway Liza Tarbuck
John Shakespeare Harry Enfield
Mary Arden Paula Wilcox
Footman Jason Forbes

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