- The BBC has cancelled the BAFTA-nominated Elizabethan sitcom Upstart Crow, starring David Mitchell as William Shakespeare.
- Written by Ben Elton, the comedy last aired a full series in 2018, with its final episode broadcast as a Christmas special in 2020.
- David Mitchell expressed disappointment over the decision, revealing that the BBC had recently considered producing another Christmas special before scrapping plans.
- The popular show also enjoyed stage success, inspiring a well-reviewed West End theatre adaptation that ran in 2020 and 2022.
- Mitchell continues to see success with the BBC as the star of cosy crime drama Ludwig, which was recently renewed for a third series.
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