Returning Series

Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators

2018–12BBC One, U&Alibi

Comedy
Drama
Mystery

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.

Seasons: 6
Episodes: 60
Runtime: 45m
Rating: Rated 7.1 out of 10

Latest episode · aired

Thou Art My All

S06 · E10 · Aired Sep 23, 2026

Episode guide

Seasons

6 total

Series 110 episodes · 2018
Series 210 episodes · 2019
Series 310 episodes · 2020
Series 410 episodes · 2022
Series 510 episodes · 2025
Season 610 episodes · 2026

Starring

Cast

Jo Joyner
Luella Shakespeare
Mark Benton
Frank Hathaway
Patrick Walshe McBride
Sebastian Brudenell

Behind the camera

Creators and crew

CreatorJude Tindall
CreatorPaul Matthew Thompson

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The fine print

Details

Status: Returning Series
First aired: Feb 26, 2018
Created by: Jude Tindall, Paul Matthew Thompson
Networks: BBC One, U&Alibi
Country: United Kingdom
Original language: English
Seasons: 6
Episodes: 60
Community rating: 7.1 / 10 from 52 votes

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