: Shakespeare's acting troupe is no longer part of the Lord Chamberlain's Men and needs a wealthy sponsor. Kit (Christopher Marlowe) suggests Lord Southampton, who famously hates traditional theater. To win him over, Will decides to write a "romantic tragedy"—a genre that supposedly has never been done before.

: Written by Ben Elton and starring David Mitchell as Shakespeare. Upstart Crow Facts – Series 2 Episode 6 Sweet Sorrow

: Robert Greene attempts to force Kate into marriage with the wealthy (but elderly and "warty") Lord Egeus by threatening her, Will, and Bottom with eviction from their home. Kate refuses, maintaining she will only marry for love. Key Episode Facts

: Burbage and Condell, the troupe's aging actors, both insist on playing the young leads, Romeo and Juliet. To avoid offending them, Will cleverly tricks them into believing the title roles have been changed to "Prince Escalus" and "the Nurse," leaving the lead spots open for younger actors.

Episode | 06: Sweet Sorrow

: Shakespeare's acting troupe is no longer part of the Lord Chamberlain's Men and needs a wealthy sponsor. Kit (Christopher Marlowe) suggests Lord Southampton, who famously hates traditional theater. To win him over, Will decides to write a "romantic tragedy"—a genre that supposedly has never been done before.

: Written by Ben Elton and starring David Mitchell as Shakespeare. Upstart Crow Facts – Series 2 Episode 6 Sweet Sorrow Episode 06: Sweet Sorrow

: Robert Greene attempts to force Kate into marriage with the wealthy (but elderly and "warty") Lord Egeus by threatening her, Will, and Bottom with eviction from their home. Kate refuses, maintaining she will only marry for love. Key Episode Facts : Shakespeare's acting troupe is no longer part

: Burbage and Condell, the troupe's aging actors, both insist on playing the young leads, Romeo and Juliet. To avoid offending them, Will cleverly tricks them into believing the title roles have been changed to "Prince Escalus" and "the Nurse," leaving the lead spots open for younger actors. : Written by Ben Elton and starring David