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Bill

6.820151h 34mPGMovieComedyFamily

What really happened during Shakespeare's 'Lost Years'? Hopeless lute player Bill Shakespeare leaves his home to follow his dream.

DirectorRichard Bracewell
WritersLaurence Rickard·Ben Willbond
ProducersAlasdair Flind·Richard Bracewell

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Cast · Directed by Richard Bracewell

MBMathew Baynton
Mathew Baynton
William 'Bill' Shakespeare / Lord Burghley / English Messenger / Customs Official
SFSimon Farnaby
Simon Farnaby
Earl of Croydon / Juan Domingo / Sausage / Dmitri Alexandrovitch / Fur Seller
MHMartha Howe-Douglas
Martha Howe-Douglas
Anne Hathaway / Molly / Spanish Courtier / Body Collector
JHJim Howick
Jim Howick
Christopher Marlowe / Gabriel Montoya / Cynical Jester / Palace Doorman / Mysterious Man / Even Grubbier Thief / Party Planner
LRLaurence Rickard
Laurence Rickard
Sir Francis Walsingham / Lope Lopez / Stand-Up Jester / Chatty Guard / Slightly Late Courtier / Ian / Hanging Criminal / Chicken Drumstick
BWBen Willbond
Ben Willbond
King Phillip II of Spain / Earl of Southampton / Grubby Thief / Alexander Dimitrievitch / Head of Guards
HMHelen McCrory
Helen McCrory
Queen Elizabeth I
DLDamian Lewis
Damian Lewis
Sir Richard Hawkins
JEJustin Edwards
Justin Edwards
Sir Francis Drake
RJRufus Jones
Rufus Jones
Sir Walter Raleigh
JF
John Henry Falle
Miguel
JDJamie Demetriou
Jamie Demetriou
Sergio

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Bill — streaming FAQ

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Bill is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and BBC iPlayer in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Bill on Netflix?

No, Bill is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and BBC iPlayer.

Is Bill on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Bill is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom as of October 2026.

Where can I watch Bill for free?

Bill is available to stream free (with ads) on BBC iPlayer in United Kingdom.