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.

Episode menu

Series 1, Episode 3 - Chronicle III - War

The Earl declares war against the Dane invaders, and - now a Churl - Gudrun is obligated to raise his own small band of men to bring into battle against the Vikings.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 24th December 1999
Time
10:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Phill Jupitus Gudrun
Dave Lamb Badsmith
Paul Putner Bigwart
Mike Hayley Byrnoth
Alistair McGowan Thane Redwald
Pauline McLynn Agnes
Sheridan Smith Matilda
Laurence Howarth Cedric
Jason Byrne Arland
Writing team
Rob Grant Writer
Production team
Steve Bendelack Director
Justin Judd Producer
Andy Harries Executive Producer
Adam Windmill Editor
Will Yarrow Editor
John Anderson Production Designer
Joby Talbot Composer
Merle Nygate Creator

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