Dark Ages. Image shows from L to R: Agnes (Pauline McLynn), Arland (Jason Byrne), Matilda (Sheridan Smith), Gudrun (Phill Jupitus). Copyright: Granada Productions
Dark Ages

Dark Ages

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1999
  • 5 episodes (1 series)

It's AD 999, the turn of a new Millennium, and the villagers of Sludgwicke are living in filth. The life of Thane Redwald is really no better. Stars Phill Jupitus, Dave Lamb, Paul Putner, Mike Hayley, Alistair McGowan and more.

Dark Ages. Agnes (Pauline McLynn). Copyright: Granada Productions

Key details

Genre
Sitcom
Broadcast
1999
Channel
ITV1
Episodes
5 (1 series)
Creator
Merle Nygate
Stars
Phill Jupitus, Dave Lamb, Paul Putner, Mike Hayley, Alistair McGowan, Pauline McLynn, Sheridan Smith, Laurence Howarth and Jason Byrne
Writer
Rob Grant
Director
Steve Bendelack
Producers
Justin Judd and Andy Harries
Company

It is AD 999. A new Millennium approaches the peoples of Britain, and no one is quite sure what it may hold.

When Thane Redwald falls in love with the beautiful daughter of a local stone mason, the hapless Gudrun finds himself promoted to a position of responsibility. A position that he neither wants, nor is suited to.

As the country faces Viking invasion, Gudrun is ordered by Redwald to raise armies, and construct great celebrational buildings for the local Earl. But despite the money from his new position allowing him to purchase a slave of his own, Gudrun merely wishes to keep his head down, share some drinks with his dimwitted friends, and look after his beloved cow, Dolly.

Additional details

Production
Location
Camera set-up
Single camera
Picture
Colour
Soundtrack
Music composed and arranged by Joby Talbot.

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Broadcast details

First broadcast
Monday 20th December 1999 at 10pm on ITV1

Recording details

  • West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village

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