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Daytime viewers are getting over-excited about Jo Joyner’s new drama Shakespeare and Hathaway

Does it need a new slot?

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BBC One’s new daytime drama Shakespeare and Hathaway: Private Investigators is proving such a hit with telly viewers that fans are already calling for more episodes to be made.

There are ten instalments in this series of the odd couple crime romp starring familiar TV faces Jo Joyner and Mark Benton – and with three down, commissioners are being called on to line up another series.

One fan tweeted:

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Fans can’t get enough of Jo’s new show (Credit: BBC)

And another couple felt the lighthearted whodunnit set in Warwickshire should be ‘promoted’ to an evening slot to ensure more eyes can see it.

Despite being fresh and scheduled during the afternoon, Shakespeare and Hathaway certainly doesn’t lack star power.

As well as regulars Jo and Mark, Chizzy Akudolu of Holby City, Roberta Taylor from The Bill and This Life’s Ramon Tikaram are also among the guest cast.

The gorgeous locations have also very much caught the eye.

As ever, though, change does not suit everybody.

One viewer was bemused over the axing of the very popular daytime offering The Coroner and subsequent replacement with S & H.

However, it turns out there are other benefits to working on your square eyes in the afternoon, particularly if there’s a grumpy baby around.

Fun for all the family!

Would you watch it in the evening? (Credit: BBC)

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Shakespeare and Hathaway: Private Investigators is BBC One, weekdays at 2.15pm.

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Robert Leigh
Freelance writer

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