Fair rating?Blackadder· Season 1 · Episode 5
Witchsmeller Pursuivant
The cruel witchsmeller pursuivant is sent to root out the source of an outbreak of witchcraft - and quickly lays the blame on Edmund, Lord Percy and Baldrick. If they can't prove their innocence, they'll be burned at the stake.
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#2In Season 1of 6 rated episodes
#6All-timeof 24 rated episodes
+0.3vs season avgSeason 1 averages 7.8
1983First airedJuly 13, 1983
Guest stars
Tim McInnernyas Percy, Duke of Northumberland
Tony Robinsonas Baldrick, Son of Robin the Dung Gatherer
Elspet Grayas Gertrude, Queen of Flanders
Bert Parnabyas Cain, A PeasantRoy Evansas Abel, A Peasant
Natasha Kingas Princess Leia of Hungary
Frank Finlayas The Witchsmeller PursuivantForbes Collinsas Dopey Jack, A Peasant
Perry Bensonas Daft Ned, A Peasant
Stephen Frostas Soft, A GuardSarah Thomasas Mrs. Field, A Goodwife
Peter Schofieldas Fife, A Lord
Richard Murdochas Ross, A Lord
Louise Goldas Mrs. Tyler, A Goodwife
