Overview
- David Mitchell confirmed on Monday that the BBC has dropped plans for more Upstart Crow and that there are no plans for future TV episodes.
- The sitcom first aired on BBC Two in 2016 and its final new episode was a Christmas special broadcast in 2020.
- Written by Ben Elton and starring Mitchell as a fictionalised William Shakespeare, the show earned a BAFTA nomination and wide critical affection.
- Upstart Crow spawned a West End stage adaptation in 2020 that was revived in 2022, reflecting the series’ continued popularity beyond television.
- The BBC’s commissioning choices and a multi-year gap without new TV episodes helped explain the decision, and Mitchell remains active on the BBC with Ludwig, which is currently on air and already renewed for a third season.