William and Mary is an ITV romantic drama set in London, starring Martin Clunes as William Shawcross, an undertaker, and Julie Graham as Mary Gilcrest, a midwife. Its title refers to its two principal characters and is a cultural reference to the reign of the British monarchs William III and Mary II. It was shown in three six-part series between 23 March 2003 and 22 May 2005. It was also screened in Australia on 7TWO.

Main cast

Episodes

The story revolves around William Shawcross and Mary Gilcrest, along with William's two daughters Kate and Julia, Mary's two sons Brendan and Terence, William’s business associates Arnold and Jane, his housekeeper Mrs Ball, his bandleader Billy Two Hats, his cousin and solicitor Nicholas, Mary’s mother Molly, her ex husband Reuben, her ex boyfriend Rick, and her midwife associate Doris. William is an undertaker and Mary a midwife; according to Mary, they “complete the circle … I see them into the world and you see them out”. Subplots regularly involve their work with clients. William is also an avid musician, singing in a choir and playing in a band, and music figures prominently in the story and the production. All episodes are written by Mick Ford and produced by Trevor Hopkins.

Series 1 (2003)

Series 2 (2004)

Series 3 (2005)

Awards

2004 Nominated, BAFTA TV Award Best Drama Series Trevor Hopkins, Stuart Orme, Mick Ford 2003 Nominated, British Comedy Award Best TV Comedy Actor Martin Clunes Also for The Booze Cruise. 2005 Nominated, National Television Award Most Popular Actor Martin Clunes Also for Doc Martin 2003 Nominated, National Television Award Most Popular Actor Martin Clunes