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Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators

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S6 E10 · Thou Art My All

About Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators

Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators is a mystery and comedy TV series that premiered on U&Alibi on February 26, 2018. It has 6 seasons and 60 episodes so far and is still airing new episodes. The latest episode, Season 6 Episode 10 "Thou Art My All", aired on September 23, 2026.

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.

  • Mystery
  • Comedy
  • Drama

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Episodes

60 episodes · 6 seasons

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Series 1

2018 · 10 episodes · Last episode: 8 years ago

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    10. Ill Met by Moonlight

    Finale

    Frank and Lu must recover a precious jewel and a rebellious teenager before midnight strikes at Lady Bede's end-of-summer ball.

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    9. The Rascal Cook

    Frank and Lu feel the heat in the kitchen when they investigate a campaign of culinary sabotage.

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    8. The Chameleon's Dish

    Frank and Lu struggle to protect a troubled teen who suffers from nightmarish premonitions of murder.

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    7. The Fairest Show Means Most Deceit

    A workplace compensation claim is not as straightforward as it first seems, and Frank is sceptical when a long-lost relative tracks him down.

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    6. Exit, Pursued by a Bear

    Frank and Lu investigate death threats made against a former soap star who is about to stage her return to the limelight.

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    5. Toil and Trouble

    Lu and Frank try to exonerate local criminal Billy after the mayor is murdered in the dead of night.

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    4. This Rough Magic

    Frank and Lu investigate mysterious goings-on when a woman dies in a magic trick gone gruesomely wrong.

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    3. This Promised End

    Frank and Lu race against the clock when an undertaker is given only 24 hours to live by two mysterious hitmen.

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    2. The Chimes at Midnight

    When a stressed care home owner falls to her death, Frank and Lu encounter hapless care assistants and surprisingly spirited geriatrics.

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    1. O Brave New World

    Frank Hathaway finds an unlikely partner in Lu Shakespeare when the pair are thrown together to catch a killer and clear Lu's name.

Series 2

2019 · 10 episodes · Last episode: 7 years ago

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    10. Too Cold for Hell

    Finale

    Tracking a local conman, Frank and Lu make some unlikely allies when they encounter a pair of deadly gangsters.

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    9. The Envious Court

    Frank and Lu investigate a death threat at Runningbrook, an exclusive tennis club which hides a toxic threat.

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    8. In My Memory Lock'd

    When an amnesiac wanders into their lives, Frank and Lu must work out what happened to him.

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    7. Nothing Will Come of Nothing

    Frank and Lu investigate a missing person's case at a casino, where gambling is a matter of life or death.

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    6. The Offered Fallacy

    Frank and Lu must clear their names when they are framed for various crimes by some mysterious doppelgangers.

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    5. No More Cakes and Ale

    In a race against the clock, Frank and Lu must track down a vital witness in a crown court trial.

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    4. Beware the Ides of March

    Frank and Lu investigate a series of deadly 'accidents' on a psychic TV programme hosted by two warring sisters.

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    3. This Cursed Hand

    A missing person's case turns to murder as Frank and Lu investigate the disappearance of an eastern European oligarch.

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    2. The Play's the Thing

    When a LARP battle in the woods goes wrong, Lu and Frank must clear the Queen's name and catch the culprit.

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    1. Outrageous Fortune

    When a pampered pet runs away from a life of luxury, Frank and Lu are tasked with tracking down the hound.

Series 3

2020 · 10 episodes · Last episode: 6 years ago

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    10. Teach Me, Dear Creature

    Finale

    Frank and Lu delve into the ultra-competitive world of private tutoring, while a reunion with an old RADA mate presents Sebastian with a choice about his future which could change everything for the agency.

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    9. O Thou Invisible Spirit of Wine

    When paranormal activity is reported in a Tudor pub, old family feuds are brought to a head and it looks like Frank and Lu have another mystery on their hands.

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    8. All That Glisters

    Frank and Lu find themselves puzzling through the world of enigmatology as they become podcasters investigating a mysterious twenty-year-old car accident that killed a young mother.

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    7. Best Beware My Sting

    An energy tycoon hires Frank and Lu to keep an eye on his wayward eldest daughter and ensure that the wedding of his youngest daughter goes off without a hitch. But things are about to get a whole lot worse.

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    6. Reputation, Reputation, Reputation!

    Frank and Lu enter the competitive world of hairdressing and find themselves combing through a tangled web of backstabbing and deceit.

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    5. Thy Fury Spent

    At the grand opening of the Arden Museum's new Shakespeare Centre, Frank and Lu are bemused when the evening is interrupted by The Society Of Herstorians, a local protest group unhappy about the museum's demotion of Stratford's historical women of note.

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    4. A Serpent's Tooth

    When a fatal accident takes place in a carpet warehouse, the youngest daughter of a carpet king hires Frank and Lu to investigate her own sisters.

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    3. The Sticking Place

    Long-buried secrets are unearthed when Frank and Lu come to the aid of a community of allotment holders who are being threatened with eviction.

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    2. See Thyself, Devil!

    When a washed up rock star thinks the Devil is trying to kill him, Frank and Lu find themselves in a race to uncover the truth before the killer strikes again.

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    1. How the Rogue Roar'd!

    When Frank and Lu are hired to help close down an old bingo hall, Frank is surprised to find an old nemesis at work. But what is he really up to?

Series 4

2022 · 10 episodes · Last episode: 3 years ago

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    10. I No More Desire a Rose

    Finale

    Frank and Lu are hired to unmask the "Voice in the Dark" who threatens to destroy Wintermas; Sebastian is faced with his first solo case.

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    9. Time Decays

    An idyllic Shakespeare walk soon turns to disaster when one of the walkers is murdered and Frank becomes the prime suspect.

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    8. And Rarest Parts

    Frank and Lu investigate a case of paranormal activity when they are approached by a wealthy member of the local trainspotting community.

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    7. Some Cupid Kills

    Investigating a death at a Shakespeare-for-hire agency, Frank and Lu discover more backstabbing and tragedy behind the scenes than there is in the performances.

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    6. Die We Must

    The case of a missing manuscript takes a dramatic turn when Frank and Lu find themselves trapped in famous author Greg Alban’s house, where no-one is who they seem.

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    5. Hunger for Bread

    Lu infiltrates a local slimming club to uncover their secrets, but she gets more than she bargained for when she realises her sister is a member.

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    4. Most Wicked Speed

    When an American PI is arrested for murder, Frank and Lu are drawn into the world of motors in search of a valuable muscle car and are taken for a ride by some shifty characters.

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    3. Too Much of Water

    It’s not all plain sailing when Frank and Lu are hired to look into the drowning of a former Miss Stratford-upon-Avon, as they begin to uncover the beauty queen’s dark past.

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    2. If Music Be the Food of Love

    Frank and Lu enter the competitive world of ballroom dancing, brimming with passion and jealousy, and learn the dangers of falling in love with your dance partner.

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    1. If It Be Mans Work

    Frank and Lu are drawn into Stratford’s Silicon Valley when Spider calls upon their help to expose a mole within tech company Forosa.

Series 5

2025 · 10 episodes · Last episode: 1 year ago

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    10. Such Sweet Sorrow

    When Frank and Lu are hired to play a pregnant couple at a hypnobirthing class, a previous misdemeanour comes back to bite them.

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    9. Daggers of the Mind

    When an acclaimed horror film director is terrorised by his own creations, his daughter doesn't know if her father has lost his mind or is the victim of a cruel trick.

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    8. Be Not Afraid of Greatness

    Lu is delighted when she and Frank are hired by a local TV shopping studio, but events soon take a deadly turn live on air.

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    7. An Honest Fellow

    DS Keeler becomes Frank and Lu's most unlikely and reluctant client when he finds himself the victim of blackmail.

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    6. As I Have Seen a Swan

    When Stratford's local vigilante 'The Swan' accidently ruins a surveillance operation, Frank and Lu are hired to unmask the superhero.

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    5. The Endeavour of This Present Breath

    Frank is delighted when the manager of Avon FC hires him to find a saboteur - until events take a deadly turn.

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    4. A Dark House

    When Lu arrives home from a trip to find that a stranger legally owns her home, Spider and the team uncover a cruel scam which soon leads to murder

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    3. Destruction, Blood and Massacre

    When Frank receives an invitation to a murder mystery party, the team find themselves trapped with a killer in their midst.

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    2. The Heavenly Harness'd Team

    Frank, Lu and Sebastian go undercover at a remote team building centre to root out a corporate spy trying to steal details of an important new contract

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    1. Such a Mad Marriage Never Was Before

    Tensions rise as Frank and Lu are forced to reunite and work together on the case of a married couple in strife.

Season 6

2026 · 10 episodes · Last episode: 1 month ago

Starting on U and Alibi on 9/23/2026

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    10. Thou Art My All

    It's Lia's big day and while Frank reassesses Annie, Cassius stuns Lu with big news. When the Groom vanishes, is it a case of cold feet or is something more sinister going on?

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    When a School of Etiquette is rudely interrupted by a murder and a familiar face is in the frame, Frank and Lu find that beneath the polished surface of a stately home lies many secrets.

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    When Frank and Lu join Bea at a Tempest-themed Escape Room, they must race against the clock to solve the puzzles and catch a killer before time runs out and there is no escape.

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    With the threat of eviction looming, a group of elderly circus performers plan a last-ditch fundraising show. When a murder occurs, is the show over before it's even begun?

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    6. A Poor Player

    Bea sees an opportunity to shine when Frank and Lu investigate a cursed film set.

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    When two rival bakers vie for Best Bakery at the Taste of Arden Awards, Frank and Lu find themselves dodging pastries on the hunt for a killer. This time, it's personal.

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    4. The Eyes of the Ignorant

    Frank and Lu compete against a diverse group of detectives when they are challenged to beat an A.I. Detective. When the game turns deadly, a new and unexpected threat emerges.

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    Frank and Lu find themselves entering the competitive world of haute couture where even murder presents an opportunity for spectacle, style and splendour.

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    When a simple fraud case leads to murder, things get more complicated when Frank and Lu are hypnotised into believing that they have swapped bodies!

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    When their broken-hearted client is accused of murder, Frank and Lu discover the dating game can be deadly.

Cast & crew

Created by Jude Tindall and Paul Matthew Thompson

  • Tomos Eames

    Tomos Eames

    DS Joe Keeler

  • Yasmin Kaur Barn

    Yasmin Kaur Barn

    PC Viola Deacon

  • Ciarán Griffiths

    Ciarán Griffiths

    Billy 'The Brick' Porter

  • Julia Deakin

    Julia Deakin

    Genevieve Shakespeare

  • Melanie Gutteridge

    Melanie Gutteridge

    Veronica Vinten

  • Nigel Whitmey

    Nigel Whitmey

    Clive Brenton

  • Nia Gwynne

    Nia Gwynne

    Janice Bardolph

  • Vicki Pepperdine

    Vicki Pepperdine

    Penelope Pincott

  • Sarah Ridgeway

    Sarah Ridgeway

    Soozie Honeywell

  • Sheila Steafel

    Sheila Steafel

    Dora Bentley

  • Ian Hughes

    Ian Hughes

    Owain Pincott

  • Timothy West

    Timothy West

    Johnny Falstaff

  • Gray O'Brien

    Gray O'Brien

    Ian Mcclurgy

  • Richard Lumsden

    Richard Lumsden

    Peter Quintus

  • Vicky Hall

    Vicky Hall

    Anne Quintus

  • Chris Brazier

    Chris Brazier

    Mr R

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The most recent episode of Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators, Season 6 Episode 10 "Thou Art My All", aired on September 23, 2026.

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Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators has 6 seasons with 60 episodes in total.

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Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators first aired on U&Alibi on February 26, 2018.

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