The Witchfinder (TV series)

The Witchfinder is a BBC Two sitcom created, written, and directed by the Gibbons brothers. The series is executive produced by Steve Coogan, and Christine Langan, and produced by Dave Lambert for Baby Cow Productions. It stars Tim Key and Daisy May Cooper.[1]

The Witchfinder
GenreSitcom
Created byNeil Gibbons, Rob Gibbons
Written by
  • Neil Gibbons
  • Rob Gibbons
Directed by
  • Rob Gibbons
  • Neil Gibbons
Starring
Production
Production companyBaby Cow Productions

Premise

Set in 1645, during the English Civil War, Cooper plays a suspected witch being escorted by Key across East Anglia for a witch trial. Key plays a failing, chauvinistic, pompous witchfinder for whom the seemingly simple journey risks becoming an ordeal.[2]

Cast

Production

The series was commissioned for BBC Two in October 2019 by channel controller Patrick Holland and Shane Allen, Controller of Comedy Commissioning.[3] Filming ran from June to July 2021.[4]

The BBC has reportedly decided not to order a second series.[5]

Reception

On 9 January 2023 the show received a nomination at the Comedy.co.uk Awards 2022.[6]

References
  1. "The Witchfinder - BBC2 Sitcom". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 10 March 2022.
  2. Dams, Tim (17 October 2019). "Daisy May Cooper Signs On for BBC Comedy 'The Witchfinder'". Variety. Retrieved 10 March 2022.
  3. "The Witchfinder coming to BBC Two". BBC Media Centre. 17 October 2019. Retrieved 10 March 2022.
  4. "The Witchfinder". Production List. Film & Television Industry Alliance. 26 April 2021. Retrieved 10 March 2022.
  5. Akinwumi, Stella (14 March 2023). "BBC comedy The Witchfinder boasting Daisy May Cooper in cast axed after one season". The Metro. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
  6. "Comedy.co.uk Awards 2022 shortlist". Comedy.co.uk. 9 January 2023.
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