The Witchfinder (2022–2022)
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A failing witchfinder transports a suspected witch across 1640s East Anglia to a trial that could change his fortunes forever.
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Season01
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Episode 1March 8, 2022—A failing witchfinder arrives in an East Anglian village in search of work. Desperate for wealth and fame, all he finds is an uncouth local - S01E02
Episode 2March 15, 2022—Bannister must travel to Chelmsford with Thomasine to put on a show trial for the Witchfinder General. - S01E03
Episode 3March 22, 2022—Thomasine's interventions have taken them wildly off course and Bannister has to plot a route through Dedham Vale on foot. - S01E04
Episode 4March 29, 2022—Bannister fears Thomasine might not make it to Chelmsford alive and she's no good to him dead. - S01E05
Episode 5April 5, 2022—The Dedham ordeal has softened his hostility but when Bannister indulges Thomasine by letting her go for a swim, she is snatched and dragged - S01E06
Episode 6April 12, 2022—Thomasine and Bannister’s arrive in Chelmsford but no longer as travel companions.
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