The first episode of the second series of Shakespearean send-up Upstart Crow starring David Mitchell has been filmed. 

Tim Downie, who plays the bard's rival Christopher Marlowe, posted the news on Twitter: "Fantastic audience. Made even better by this young hepcat joining the fun. It's a blinder." The ypung hepcat in question is Noel Fielding, who makes a guest appearance in the series written by Ben Elton.

The first run received strong reviews when it went out last year and earlier this week was voted Best New Sitcom 2016 in the Comedy.co.uk Awards.

Upstart Crow will return to BBC2 later this year.