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The Nightmare Worlds of H.G. Wells

The Purple Pileus (Season 1, Episode 4)
TV Episode | 22 min | Horror, Mystery, Sci-Fi

Timid shopkeeper James Coombes fantasizes about killing his selfish, greedy wife Eveline. Then whilst walking in the woods he discovers the purple pileus, a toadstool with hallucinogenic qualities, and, when he eats it, it makes him ...See moreTimid shopkeeper James Coombes fantasizes about killing his selfish, greedy wife Eveline. Then whilst walking in the woods he discovers the purple pileus, a toadstool with hallucinogenic qualities, and, when he eats it, it makes him unusually masterful and happy again. He decides to carry on using it but unfortunately Eveline innocently eats some as well, with disastrous results. Written by don @ minifie-1 See less
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Graham Duff | H.G. Wells (short story)
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Updated Feb 4, 2016

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Feb 4, 2016 (United Kingdom)

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5 cast members
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Leanne Best
Eveline Coombes Eveline Coombes   See fewer
Shaun Parkes
James Coombes James Coombes   See fewer
Ray Winstone
H. G. Wells H. G. Wells   See fewer
Stewart Wright
Clarence Clint Clarence Clint   See fewer
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