Quality of Mercy, The

Synopsis: Television sitcom in six parts, written by Ben Elton and David Mitchell, following Shakespeare as he tries to make a name for himself and juggle the work-life balance. In this episode, there is money to be made investing in cargos from the New World, but while Marlowe invests in tobacco and potato products, Will would rather invest in building a new theatre. But when Will’s savings go missing, he is forced to make a rather unusual bargain with his rival Robert Greene.
Meanwhile, Kate’s frustration with the lack of roles for women leads her to make a rather dramatic intervention...
Series: Upstart Crow
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Television
Technical information: Colour / Sound
Transmission details: 13 Jun 2016 at 22:00 (Channel: BBC2)
Duration: 30 mins

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