British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide
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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