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The Witchfinder
- TV sitcom
- BBC Two
- 2022
- 6 episodes (1 series)
Tim Key and Daisy May Cooper star in this comedy series set in the 1600s. Also features Jessica Hynes, Daniel Rigby and Tuwaine Barrett.
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 3
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Thomasine's interventions have taken them wildly off course and Bannister has to plot a route through Dedham Vale on foot.
Further details
Thomasine's interventions have taken them wildly off course and Bannister has to plot a route through Dedham Vale on foot. The locals are rumoured to be lawless savages but he has little choice if they are to get to Chelmsford on time. While Hebble continues to gain ground, Bannister, attempting to get a horse from villagers in Polstead, becomes embroiled in some terrifying festivities.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Tuesday 22nd March 2022
- Time
- 10pm
- Channel
- BBC Two
- Length
- 30 minutes
Catch-up
Cast & crew
Tim Key | Gideon Bannister |
Daisy May Cooper | Thomasine Gooch |
Jessica Hynes | Old Myers |
Daniel Rigby | Hebble |
Tuwaine Barrett | Cumberlidge |
Sharlene Whyte | Catherine |
Sammy Kamara | Bob |
Dan Skinner | Beekeeper |
Rosie Cavaliero | Mrs Jennings |
Dan Mersh | Minister Jennings |
Alistair Green | Richard John |
Neil Gibbons | Writer |
Rob Gibbons | Writer |
Steve Coogan | Script Consultant |
Neil Gibbons | Director |
Rob Gibbons | Director |
Joe Fraser | Producer |
Dave Lambert | Executive Producer |
Rupert Majendie | Executive Producer |
Sarah Monteith | Executive Producer |
Tanya Qureshi | Executive Producer |
Neil Gibbons | Executive Producer |
Rob Gibbons | Executive Producer |
Caroline Wyard | Line Producer |
Chelsea Chandler | Post Producer |
Gareth Heal | Editor |
Richard Drew | Production Designer |
Catherine Willis | Casting Director |
Lucy Williams | Costume Designer |
Matt Wicks | Director of Photography |
Jo Jenkins | Make-up Designer |
Sam Hooper | Composer |
Tom Allan | 1st Assistant Director |