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The Nightmare Worlds of H.G. Wells S1E4 — Purple Pileus
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The Nightmare Worlds of H.G. Wells•Season 1•Episode 4

Purple Pileus

6.1/10 · 67 votesFeb 4, 201630 min

Ranked #3 of 4 in Season 1•matches the season avg

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Shopkeeper Mr Coombes has had enough of life, but when he stumbles across some curious hallucinogenic toadstools, things take a dramatic turn.

Directed byAdrian Shergold
Written byGraham Duff
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Episode Summary

"Purple Pileus" is episode 4 of The Nightmare Worlds of H.G. Wells season 1. It scored 6.1/10 from 67 votes, ranking #3 of 4 episodes this season (season average 6.1). Directed by Adrian Shergold and written by Graham Duff, it aired on February 4, 2016.

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