With some nods to the "League of Gentlemen's Apocalypse" Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith reunite with David Warner for story set during the witch trials of the 17th Century.
Two witchfinders, Mr. Warren (Reece Shearsmith) and Mr. Clarke (Steve Pemberton) arrive in the town of Little Happens, to adjudge on the case of Elizabeth Gadge (Ruth Sheen). Though Mr Warren remains brutally committed to proving guilt at all opportunities, Mr Clarke is beginning to wonder if they are doing more harm than good, particularly with this case, where the accusers seem to have an ulterior motive for their allegation.
After the depth of the previous episode, The Trial of Elizabeth Gadge sees much more of a return to traditional comedy, with David Warner enjoying himself immensely as Little Happen's town elder, fascinated and more than a little excited about the prospect of the witch finders in his town. He's joined in the episode by Paul Kaye, playing the chief witness, who also has his own issue with the accused. And also "Horrible Histories" and "Ghosts" star Jim Howick, who along with his wife, played by Sinead Matthews, are the primary complainants. All give great performances along with Sheen, who shines as the titular role.
It's a very funny episode with Warner stealing it with his perverted character. I enjoyed the double twist ending though I feel it might have gone a stage further, and made it clear that the Gadge family had targeted the witch finders from the beginning. Still, another excellent episode.