Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators(2018)
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.
- Created by:
- Jude Tindall, Paul Matthew Thompson
- First aired:
- 2018-02-26
- Country:
- GB
- Network:
- BBC One, U&Alibi
Episodes
1. By Love's Own Sweet Constraint
2026-09-23 · 44m
When their broken-hearted client is accused of murder, Frank and Lu discover the dating game can be deadly.
2. All the Power This Charm Doth Owe Me
2026-09-23 · 44m
When a simple fraud case leads to murder, things get more complicated when Frank and Lu are hypnotised into believing that they have swapped bodies!
3. Nothing Else Holds Fashion
2026-09-23 · 44m
Frank and Lu find themselves entering the competitive world of haute couture where even murder presents an opportunity for spectacle, style and splendour.
4. The Eyes of the Ignorant
2026-09-23 · 44m
Frank and Lu compete against a diverse group of detectives when they are challenged to beat an A.I. Detective. When the game turns deadly, a new and unexpected threat emerges.
5. Loathsome in its Own Deliciousness
2026-09-23 · 44m
When two rival bakers vie for Best Bakery at the Taste of Arden Awards, Frank and Lu find themselves dodging pastries on the hunt for a killer. This time, it's personal.
6. A Poor Player
2026-09-23 · 44m
Bea sees an opportunity to shine when Frank and Lu investigate a cursed film set.
7. Present Mirth Hath Present Laughter
2026-09-23 · 44m
With the threat of eviction looming, a group of elderly circus performers plan a last-ditch fundraising show. When a murder occurs, is the show over before it's even begun?
8. Hell Is Empty and All The Devils Are Here
2026-09-23 · 44m
When Frank and Lu join Bea at a Tempest-themed Escape Room, they must race against the clock to solve the puzzles and catch a killer before time runs out and there is no escape.
9. A Rude Despiser of Good Manners
2026-09-23 · 44m
When a School of Etiquette is rudely interrupted by a murder and a familiar face is in the frame, Frank and Lu find that beneath the polished surface of a stately home lies many secrets.
10. Thou Art My All
2026-09-23 · 44m
It's Lia's big day and while Frank reassesses Annie, Cassius stuns Lu with big news. When the Groom vanishes, is it a case of cold feet or is something more sinister going on?
Where to watch
Stream
Free
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Cast
Jo Joyner
Luella Shakespeare
Mark Benton
Frank Hathaway
Patrick Walshe McBride
Sebastian Brudenell
