William and Mary (TV series)
A story of life, death, and music.
William and Mary is a romantic drama produced by ITV and set in London. The series stars Martin Clunes as William Shawcross, an undertaker, and Julie Graham as Mary Gilcrest, a midwife. Its title references the British monarchs William III and Mary II.
Quick Facts
- Genre
- Romantic dramedy
- Starring
- Julie Graham; Martin Clunes
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Language
- English
- Series
- 3
- Episodes
- 18
- Runtime
- 48 minutes
- Channel
- ITV
Facts from the source article.
Plot
The story follows William Shawcross, an undertaker, and Mary Gilcrest, a midwife, who together "complete the circle" of life. Their families include William's daughters Kate and Julia, Mary's sons Brendan and Terence, and various associates. Subplots involve their work with clients. William is an avid musician, singing in a choir and playing in a band, with music featuring prominently.
DVD releases
The series has been released on DVD in individual and complete sets. In Region 1 (United States and Canada), Image Entertainment released a set of the first two series, and Acorn Media later issued a complete collection. In Region 2 (UK), VCI initially released the first series; after it went out of print, ITV DVD re-released it and debuted the second series in individual sets and a box set, followed by the third series and a complete set. In Region 4 (Australia and New Zealand), Shock Records released all three series individually and as a complete collection, later reissued by Roadshow Entertainment. As of 2024, Madman Entertainment holds distribution rights and has re-released the complete series set.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes of William and Mary (TV series) are there?
William and Mary has 18 episodes across 3 seasons.
When did William and Mary (TV series) first air?
William and Mary first aired on 23 March 2003.
When did William and Mary (TV series) end?
William and Mary last aired on 22 May 2005.
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