Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators

2018- 2025

5 Seasons

50 Episodes

7.3(43 votes)

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Drama

Mystery

Overview

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.

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Jo Joyner

Luella Shakespeare

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Mark Benton

Frank Hathaway

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Patrick Walshe McBride

Sebastian Brudenell

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