The Witchfinder Series 1 episode guide

TV sitcom
BBC Two
2022
6 episodes (1 series)

Tim Key and Daisy May Cooper star in this comedy series set in the 1600s. Also features Jessica Hynes, Daniel Rigby and Tuwaine Barrett.

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Series 1

The Witchfinder. Image shows from L to R: Gideon Bannister (Tim Key), Thomasine Gooch (Daisy May Cooper)

1. Episode One

Tuesday 8^th March 2022

A failing witchfinder arrives in an East Anglian village in search of work. Desperate for the wealth and fame a big trial could bring, all he finds is an uncouth local woman accused of killing a pig. While he makes the most of this trivial case, an opportunity presents itself that could change his fortunes forever.

2. Episode Two

Tuesday 15^th March 2022

Bannister must travel to Chelmsford with Thomasine to put on a show trial for the Witchfinder General.

The Witchfinder. Image shows from L to R: Gideon Bannister (Tim Key), Mrs Jennings (Rosie Cavaliero), Minister Jennings (Dan Mersh)

3. Episode Three

Tuesday 22^nd March 2022

Thomasine's interventions have taken them wildly off course and Bannister has to plot a route through Dedham Vale on foot.

The Witchfinder. Image shows from L to R: Thomasine Gooch (Daisy May Cooper), Gideon Bannister (Tim Key)

4. Episode Four

Tuesday 29^th March 2022

Bannister fears Thomasine might not make it to Chelmsford alive and she's no good to him dead.

The Witchfinder. Image shows from L to R: Cumberlidge (Tuwaine Barrett), Hebble (Daniel Rigby)

5. Episode Five

Tuesday 5^th April 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 away to a ransacked church.