
Crackanory
- TV comedy
- U&Dave
- 2013 - 2017
- 26 episodes (4 series)
Series featuring stories from comedy writers, read out by well known comedians. The tales are accompanied by live action and animation.
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Series 4, Episode 8 - Pickled

A down on his luck former aristocrat who squanders away his fortune stumbles upon an old house with a mysterious inhabitant. Narrated by Miriam Margolyes, written by Kevin Eldon.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 9th February 2017
- Time
- 10pm
- Channel
- U&Dave
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
Miriam Margolyes | Host / Presenter |
Matthew Steer | Benedict |
David Gant | Old Man |
Rebecca Humphries | Violetta |
Kevin Eldon | Writer |
Richard Pengelley | Director |
Arnold Widdowson | Producer |
Tanya Qureshi | Executive Producer |
Andy Brereton | Executive Producer |
Jennifer Sheridan | Editor |
Thorin Thompson | Production Designer |
Sally Broome | Casting Director |
Lucy Williams | Costume Designer |
Olly Wiggins | Director of Photography |
Susie Munachen | Make-up Designer |
Waen Shepherd | Composer |
Pete Rowe | Director of Photography |
Adam Morris | 1st Assistant Director |
Video
Miriam Margolyes interview
Miriam Margolyes discusses the art of reading, and we see some extracts from the Pickled episode.
Featuring: Matthew Steer (Benedict), David Gant (Old Man) & Miriam Margolyes.