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Bill

Bill Shakespeare, a young musician with a burning passion for music, sets out to transcend his humble beginnings as a lute player during his mysterious "Lost Years".

In this thrilling tale, a struggling writer William "Bill" Shakespeare chases his latest passion, only to find himself entangled in a deadly mystery after witnessing a murder.

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Main Cast

Mathew BayntonMathew BayntonWilliam 'Bill' Shakespeare / Lord Burghley / English Messenger / Customs Official
Simon FarnabySimon FarnabyEarl of Croydon / Juan Domingo / Sausage / Dmitri Alexandrovitch / Fur Seller
Martha Howe-DouglasMartha Howe-DouglasAnne Hathaway / Molly / Spanish Courtier / Body Collector
Jim HowickJim HowickChristopher Marlowe / Gabriel Montoya / Cynical Jester / Palace Doorman / Mysterious Man / Even Grubbier Thief / Part...
Laurence RickardLaurence RickardSir Francis Walsingham / Lope Lopez / Stand-Up Jester / Chatty Guard / Slightly Late Courtier / Ian / Hanging Crimina...
Ben WillbondBen WillbondKing Phillip II of Spain / Earl of Southampton / Grubby Thief / Alexander Dimitrievitch / Head of Guards
Helen McCroryHelen McCroryQueen Elizabeth I
Damian LewisDamian LewisSir Richard Hawkins
Justin EdwardsJustin EdwardsSir Francis Drake
Rufus JonesRufus JonesSir Walter Raleigh
John Henry FalleJohn Henry FalleMiguel
Jamie DemetriouJamie DemetriouSergio
Richard AtwillRichard AtwillSevi
George HewerGeorge HewerSpanish Servant
Tom MeetenTom MeetenSpanish Servant
Stephen GreifStephen GreifSpanish Advisor
Gareth TunleyGareth TunleyGuard
Andy GilliesAndy GilliesBoris
Samantha HindmanSamantha HindmanQuill and Rapier Landlady
Jared MorganJared MorganProtestant Bishop
Susy KaneSusy KaneLady in Waiting
Will RastallWill RastallMortal Coil Bandmate
David CrowDavid CrowRamon
Tom CoxTom CoxMortal Coil Bandmate
Grant CrookesGrant CrookesCourtier (uncredited)

Creators

Richard BracewellRichard BracewellDirector
Ben WillbondBen WillbondWriter
Laurence RickardLaurence RickardWriter
Susie DonkinSusie DonkinWriter

Bill Videos

Bill: the story behind the early life of Shakespeare

Bill: the story behind the early life of Shakespeare

Behind the scenes

Behind the scenes

Official UK Trailer

Official UK Trailer

Bill: Behind-the-Scenes Part 5 - editing

Bill: Behind-the-Scenes Part 5 - editing

Info about Bill

Studio(s): Punk Cinema, BBC Film

Originally Released: United States, Mar 27, 2015

Production Country: United Kingdom

Box Office Gross: $968,534.00

Genres:Family, Comedy, History

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