The Witchfinder

The Witchfinder· Season 1 · Episode 1

Episode 1

S01E01·March 8, 2022·29m·BBC Two

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 woman accused of killing a pig.

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Guest stars

Michael CulkinMichael Culkinas PuppeteerMatt GreenMatt Greenas FatherPhoebe WalshPhoebe Walshas Goodwife SeldomCeleste DringCeleste Dringas Goodwife GriffinMike WozniakMike Wozniakas Hat SellerKiell Smith-BynoeKiell Smith-Bynoeas Mr GriffinSamantha AlleyneSamantha Alleyneas Goodwife LintonJoplin SibtainJoplin Sibtainas John StearneMichelle GreenidgeMichelle Greenidgeas LandladyVincent FranklinVincent Franklinas TopcliffeTuwaine BarrettTuwaine Barrettas CumberlidgeJessica HynesJessica Hynesas Old MyersDaniel RigbyDaniel Rigbyas Hebble

Crew

Neil GibbonsNeil GibbonsWriter · DirectorRob GibbonsRob GibbonsDirector · Writer

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