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Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators

2018 – 2025 · 45m per ep · TV-PG · English · United Kingdom

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.

7.2(183 reviews)

12.1987% popularity

At a glance

Details

First air date: Feb 26, 2018
Last air date: Sep 24, 2025
Status: Returning
Seasons: 6
Episodes: 50
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: United Kingdom
Network / platform: BBC One
Creator / showrunner: Jude Tindall, Paul Matthew Thompson
Certification: TV-PG
Production companies: BBC Studios Drama Productions

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Keywords

private investigatorcosy crime

Seasons & episodes

Series 1

2018 · 10 episodes

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Cast

Jo Joyner

Luella Shakespeare

Mark Benton

Frank Hathaway

Patrick Walshe McBride

Sebastian Brudenell

Media

Reviews & ratings

7.2

183 community reviews

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Alex Rivera6.2/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
52 found helpful
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Jordan Kim7.199999999999999/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
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Sam Patel8.2/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
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Morgan Lee6.2/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
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Casey Wong7.199999999999999/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
20 found helpful