Jump to contentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAnnabel NugentMonday 24 August 2026 16:38 BSTLudwig season 2 trailerThe 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.In fullBBC officially cancels David Mitchell show as he speaks out: ‘It’s a shame’More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in