William and Mary

William and Mary (2003-2005)

EndedScripted showDrama, Romance

William Shawcross, a widowed father-of-two who is searching for love. When he registers with a dating agency and meets Mary, an attractive, divorced mother of two who works as a midwife, the two soon get together, but not without a few glitches along the way.

Streaming

Watch Now

Network
Scheduleevery Sunday at 21:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S03E06The PostmanMay 22, 2005
S03E05One VisitorMay 15, 2005
S03E04The ProposalMay 8, 2005
S03E03PenelopeMay 1, 2005
S03E02The BandApr 24, 2005
View all episodesView all seasons

Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'William and Mary' premiere?

'William and Mary' premiered on May 23, 2003.

Who played William Shawcross in the show?

Martin Clunes played the character of William Shawcross in the show.

Who played Mary Gilcrest in the show?

Julie Graham played the character of Mary Gilcrest in the show.

What was the occupation of William in the show?

William was a midwife in the show.

What kind of business did Mary own in the show?

Mary owned a pet store in the show.

Who played the character of Alice in the show?

Claudie Blakley played the character of Alice in the show.

Where was the show 'William and Mary' primarily set?

The show 'William and Mary' was primarily set in London, UK.

Who played James in the show?

James played by Tom Ellis in the show.

Who played the role of Mary's father in the show?

Michael Jayston played the role of Mary's father in the show.

What was the name of the production company that produced 'William and Mary'?

'William and Mary' was produced by independent British production company, Hat Trick Productions.

Did Julie Graham receive any award nominations for her performance in 'William and Mary'?

Yes, Julie Graham was nominated for a BAFTA Scotland Award for Best Television Performance for her role in 'William and Mary'.

Who played the character of Siobhan in the show?

Siobhan was played by Heather Bleasdale.

Who directed most of the episodes of 'William and Mary'?

The majority of the episodes of 'William and Mary' were directed by Justin Hardy.

What was the main theme of 'William and Mary'?

'William and Mary' primarily dealt with the themes of relationships, parenthood and career.

Cast

View all cast

Characters

View all characters

Recently Updated Shows

Recently updated shows that might be of your interest.
Saturday Night Live UK
Running

Saturday Night Live UK

Sky is bringing NBC's legendary late-night comedy showcase, Saturday Night Live, to the UK and Ireland in 2026. A star-studded lineup of hosts will take to the stage to declare, "Live from London, it's Saturday Night!" in this brand-new edition of the programme. 

GenreComedy
The Brokenwood Mysteries
Running

The Brokenwood Mysteries

The Brokenwood Mysteries is set in a seemingly quiet New Zealand country town where the town's newest resident, Detective Inspector Mike Shepherd, finds that murder lurks in even the most homely location.

Premiered in 2014 on Prime Television New Zealand. Moved to TVNZ 1 and Acorn TV with Season 7 in early 2021.

Allegiance
Running

Allegiance

Allegiance follows on identity and belonging, policing and politics, and finding truth within the heart of a flawed justice system. Sabrina Sohal is a star rookie police officer who must grapple with the limits of the justice system as she fights to exonerate her politician father Ajeet Sohal. Sohal serves her diverse hometown of Surrey alongside Vince Brambilla, a veteran training officer who sees her potential but doesn't always agree with her forward-thinking methods. Allegiance is the story of a young woman caught between her allegiance to her flag, to her badge, and to her family.

Anne Rice's The Vampire Lestat
Running

Anne Rice's The Vampire Lestat

The Vampire Lestat goes on tour while being haunted by "muses" from his past. As the band's popularity grows, so does Lestat's influence over vampires & humans alike, leaving others to contend with Lestat's power in the face of the Great Conversion.

Alice and Steve
Running

Alice and Steve

Alice is devastated when her best friend Steve starts dating her 26-year-old daughter Izzy. She's going to lose her best friend and her daughter in one fell swoop. Alice tries everything she can to end the relationship. Unfortunately for her, Steve's more than ready for the attack, and what begins as a perfect friendship, devolves into an all-out feud.

A hilarious, messy, and complicated exploration of friendship, family, and love, Alice and Steve is an anti-romantic comedy that asks the question, how far would you go for love - or revenge? Will Alice forgive Steve? Will Steve and Izzy make a relationship work? Amongst all the questions hanging in the balance, one thing is certain; their lives will never be the same again.