191 - The Witchfinder

This week we review The Witchfinder (Series 1 Episode 1)<br /><br />It's the year of our Lord 1647 and fear of witchcraft is rife. Puritanical Christianity, deep-seated superstition and a willingness to scapegoat outsiders have created a tinderbox of suspicion in which few are safe. <br /><br />A failing witchfinder, Gideon Bannister, transports a suspected witch across 1640s East Anglia to a trial that could change his fortunes forever. <br /><br />His captive is the worst possible travel companion: an inquisitive, uncouth woman named Thomasine Gooch, whose ability to prick his pomposity and ask uncomfortable questions turns a straightforward journey into a life-changing ordeal.<br /><br />Written by Neil Gibbons, Rob Gibbons and Steve Coogan<br />Produced by Joe Frazer<br />Directed by Neil Gibbons and Rob Gibbons<br />A Baby Cow production for BBC.<br />The Witchfinder is available here: <a href="https://bbc.in/3tKVn1S" rel="noopener">https://bbc.in/3tKVn1S</a><br /> <br />The Comedy Slab Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spreaker, Stitcher, iHeart Radio, Spotify and Youtube.<br /> <br />Subscribe for a new episode each Tuesday.<br /> <br />Get in touch - we're @ComedySlab on Twitter and ComedySlab on Facebook.