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The Witchfinder

TV·2022–2022·1 season, 6 episodes·BBC Two·Comedy·29m

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A failing witchfinder transports a suspected witch across 1640s East Anglia to a trial that could change his fortunes forever.

Cast

Tim KeyTim KeyGideon BannisterDaisy May CooperDaisy May CooperThomasine Gooch

Episodes by season

Season016Episodes2022Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01The Witchfinder S01E01Episode 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
  2. S01E02The Witchfinder S01E02Episode 2March 15, 2022—Bannister must travel to Chelmsford with Thomasine to put on a show trial for the Witchfinder General.
  3. S01E03The Witchfinder S01E03Episode 3March 22, 2022—Thomasine's interventions have taken them wildly off course and Bannister has to plot a route through Dedham Vale on foot.
  4. S01E04The Witchfinder S01E04Episode 4March 29, 2022—Bannister fears Thomasine might not make it to Chelmsford alive and she's no good to him dead.
  5. S01E05The Witchfinder S01E05Episode 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
  6. S01E06The Witchfinder S01E06Episode 6April 12, 2022—Thomasine and Bannister’s arrive in Chelmsford but no longer as travel companions.

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