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Dark Ages. Image shows from L to R: Agnes (Pauline McLynn), Arland (Jason Byrne), Matilda (Sheridan Smith), Gudrun (Phill Jupitus). Copyright: Granada Productions
Dark Ages

Dark Ages

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1999
  • 5 episodes (1 series)

It's AD 999, the turn of a new Millennium, and the villagers of Sludgwicke are living in filth. The life of Thane Redwald is really no better. Stars Phill Jupitus, Dave Lamb, Paul Putner, Mike Hayley, Alistair McGowan and more.

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Series 1, Episode 5 - Chronicle V - The End Of The World

As the Millennium approaches and the doomsayers holler louder, Gudrun is under increased pressure from Redwald to complete his round spherical sphere of a building. And for it to not be in the slightest bit rectangular.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 27th December 1999
Time
10:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Phill Jupitus Gudrun
Dave Lamb Badsmith
Paul Putner Bigwart
Mike Hayley Byrnoth
Alistair McGowan Thane Redwald
Pauline McLynn Agnes
Sheridan Smith Matilda
Laurence Howarth Cedric
Jason Byrne Arland
Guest cast
Miriam Karlin Hag
Writing team
Rob Grant Writer
Production team
Steve Bendelack Director
Justin Judd Producer
Andy Harries Executive Producer
Adam Windmill Editor
Will Yarrow Editor
John Anderson Production Designer
Joby Talbot Composer
Merle Nygate Creator

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