Witchcraft
Limited Series 1992 · 2 eps · ★ 3.7 · Mystery, Drama
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The director of a a film about witchcraft gets rather carried away and endangers the lives of his cast.
Directed by Peter Sasdy · Written by Nigel Williams
Network: BBC Two
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Cast
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Alan Howard Alan Oakfield -
Judy Campbell Juliet -
Clive Wood Rick Mason - R Rosemary McHale Ruth
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Dorian Healy Derwent Lane -
David Ryall Oxford Librarian -
Jason Flemyng Assistant Director -
Ronan Vibert Steiner -
Tim Potter Sealed Knotter -
Georgia Slowe Judy Lomax -
Peter McEnery Jamie Matheson -
Lisa Harrow Meg Oakfield
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