Episode 06: Sweet Sorrow -

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

: 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