Bill (2015)

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Mathew Baynton

William 'Bill' Shakespeare…

Simon Farnaby

Earl of Croydon…

Martha Howe-Douglas

Anne Hathaway…

Jim Howick

Christopher Marlowe…

Laurence Rickard

Sir Francis Walsingham…

Ben Willbond

King Phillip II of Spain…

David Crow

Ramon: Cockney Player…

Jamie Demetriou

Sergio: Cockney Player

Richard Atwill

Seve: Cockney Player

John Henry Falle

Miguel: Cockney Player

Andrew Young

Spanish Guard 1

Elliot Young

Spanish Guard 2

Damian Lewis

Sir Richard Hawkins

Michael Collin

Despatch Rider

Susy Kane

Lady-in-waiting

Clare Thomson

Lady-in-waiting

Susie Donkin

Lady-in-waiting

Helen McCrory

Queen Elizabeth I

Director
- Richard Bracewell
Writers
- Laurence Rickard
- Ben Willbond
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Trivia
The ghost sequence was not achieved using digital or optical effects. It was captured 'in camera', using a Victorian stage technique called 'Pepper's Ghost': Jim Howick's performance was reflected onto a sheet of angled glass, positioned in front of the camera, while Mat Baynton performed behind the glass.

Goofs
Sir Francis Walsingham died in 1590, three years before the events of the film (This is presumably why various characters react to his appearance by saying they thought he was dead).

Quotes
Christopher Marlowe: Saying things in a short snappy way instead of a long drawn-out way is the soul of wit
Bill Shakespeare: You mean brevity?
Christopher Marlowe: Yeah

Connections
Featured in Projector: Miss You Already/Bill (2015)

Soundtracks
Mortal Coil/Court Scene
Written by Bernard Hughes
Lute by Chorodophony
Percussion by Robert Millet
Recorder, Rauschpfeife & Natural Trumpet by Adrian Woodward
Double Bass by Lucy Shaw

"Bill" is a funny movie that appeals on two levels. As an adult, I like comedy that refers to real historic events and people. But I imagine children will also enjoy the silly acting and more obvious jokes. I am an old fan of Monty Python and see similarities to that style. However, my review is as an American who has never seen "Horrible Histories" on British TV, nor was familiar with any of the actors. It appears some reviewers get hung up on that relationship. But I feel this movie entertains quite well on its own merits.