Alba Salix, Royal Physician
The award-winning fantasy-comedy! In Alba Salix, overworked, cynical witch Alba tends to the health of the King, Queen and citizens of the kingdom of Farloria, with the help of her obnoxious apprentice Magnus and an absent-minded fairy named Holly. The spinoff The Axe & Crown follows the misadventures of Gubbin the troll tavernkeeper, his clueless landlord Stan and his shady niece Betula. Support us here!
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November 6, 2014 • 31 mins
Alba is summoned to remove some unexpected snakes from King Gunther's head, and saddled with a bothersome young patient – not to mention some unwanted help from a fairy.
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Credits
Barbara Clifford as Alba Salix
Julian Sark as Magnus and Valtar the Centaur
Olivia Jon as Holly
George Bertwell as King Gunther
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November 14, 2014 • 30 mins
While Alba tends to her two least favourite patients, Magnus receives some advice from the local wildlife.
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Credits
Barbara Clifford as Alba Salix
Julian Sark as Magnus
Olivia Jon as Holly
Elaine O’Neal as Countess Carnelia
Robert Frances as Jerome and the Squirrel
Jasmin Cheng as the Bird
Clive E Milne as the Rabbit
Written and directed by Eli McIlvee...
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November 21, 2014 • 31 mins
After the House of Healing's herb garden is torn out by workmen bearing royal orders, Alba tries to get to the root of the matter while Holly and Magnus venture into the woods to gather more rare plants.
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Credits
Barbara Clifford as Alba Salix
Julian Sark as Magnus
Olivia Jon as Holly
Carter Siddall as Helbard Krankel and Douglas
George Bertwell as King...
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November 28, 2014 • 30 mins
As Alba and Holly race to cure a deadly outbreak of cranial swelling, Magnus receives a visit from the kingdom's most feared outlaw.
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Credits
Barbara Clifford as Alba Salix
Julian Sark as Magnus
and Olivia Jon as Holly
Marisa King as Queen Parabel
George Bertwell as King Gunther
Carter Siddall as Helbard Krankel
Abbas Hussain as Guy van Fleet
Elaine O’N...
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December 5, 2014 • 31 mins
Alba's old flame Withrow Lee comes to town selling suspicious potions, inspiring Magnus to get in on the game.
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Credits
Barbara Clifford as Alba Salix
Julian Sark as Magnus
and Olivia Jon as Holly and Bertha
Abbas Hussain as Withrow Lee
John Palmieri as Jerome and Mister Benvenito
Elaine O’Neal as Countess Carnelia and Serdikos the Imp
Carter Siddall as...
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December 19, 2014 • 32 mins
The marriage of Prince Bulwark and Princess Minsey could bring peace to two warring nations – if Alba can keep the bride and groom alive until their wedding day.
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Credits
Barbara Clifford as Alba Salix
Julian Sark as Magnus
and Olivia Jon as Holly and Princess Willemina
George Bertwell as King Gunther
Marisa King as Queen Parabel
Carter Siddall as Helba...
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December 31, 2014 • 3 mins
Happy new year from the cast and crew of Alba Salix! Here are a few of our favourite outtakes from the first season.
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March 9, 2015 • 3 mins
A few more of our favourite outtakes from Season 1.
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March 9, 2015 • 2 mins
Farloria's Royal Physician has her work cut out for her. As head witch and the only regular staff member at the new House of Healing, Alba's got an endless lineup of patients and a bickering King and Queen to please.
Fortunately, help is on the way. Unfortunately, that help is from Magnus, a troublesome young ex-monk and aspiring surgeon, and Holly, an accident-prone fairy herbalist.
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March 22, 2017 • 5 mins
When last we saw Sorceror General Helbard Krankel, he'd just escaped arrest and fled the Palace. What's he been up to since then? Find out in our first mini-episode.
Plus, stay tuned for news about the long-awaited Alba Salix Season Two!
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Krankel Abroad, Episode 1
Starring Carter Siddall and Julian Sark
Script and sound design: Eli McIlveen
Producer: Sean Howard
L...
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March 27, 2017 • 5 mins
Ex-Sorceror General Helbard Krankel makes his move.
Plus, more news of The Axe & Crown and Alba Salix Season Two!
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Krankel Abroad, Episode 2
Starring Carter Siddall and Julian Sark
Written and produced by Sean Howard.
Sound design by Eli McIlveen.
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April 3, 2017 • 17 mins
Gubbin and his loyal regulars make their last stand.
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Credits
Starring Hugo Jones, Art Carlson and Marisa King.
Written and directed by Eli McIlveen.
Sound design and music by Eli McIlveen.
Produced by Sean Howard.
Content warning: excessive drinking, depression, bereavement, swords and death threats.
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April 10, 2017 • 14 mins
New landlord Stan has a few ideas for improving the Axe & Crown.
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Credits
Starring Hugo Jones, Art Carlson and Marisa King.
Written and directed by Eli McIlveen.
Sound design and music by Eli McIlveen.
Produced by Sean Howard.
Content warning: war, drinking, rebranding.
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April 17, 2017 • 12 mins
There's a new troll in town…
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Credits
Starring Hugo Jones, Art Carlson and Marisa King.
Written and directed by Eli McIlveen.
Sound design and music by Eli McIlveen.
Produced by Sean Howard.
Content warning: exoticization, cultural faux pas, violence, choking.
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April 24, 2017 • 13 mins
Betula spills the beans on her recent misadventures.
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Credits
Starring Hugo Jones, Art Carlson and Marisa King.
Written and directed by Eli McIlveen.
Sound design and music by Eli McIlveen.
Produced by Sean Howard.
Content warning: organized crime, violence, confinement, art.
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May 1, 2017 • 13 mins
Stan helps Betula look for work. Gubbin doesn’t.
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Credits
Starring Hugo Jones, Art Carlson and Marisa King.
Written and directed by Eli McIlveen.
Sound design and music by Eli McIlveen.
Produced by Sean Howard.
Content warning: fantasy racism, breakups, depression, innuendo.
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May 8, 2017 • 14 mins
The Axe & Crown’s kitchen is back in business… but for how long?
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Credits
Starring Hugo Jones, Art Carlson and Marisa King.
Written and directed by Eli McIlveen.
Sound design and music by Eli McIlveen.
Produced by Sean Howard.
Content warning: violence, family fights and gross, gross food.
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September 4, 2017 • 14 mins
A new pub is moving into the warehouse across the street, and Gubbin isn't pleased.
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Credits
Starring Hugo Jones, Art Carlson and Marisa King, with Alexander Danner.
Written and directed by Eli McIlveen.
Sound design and music by Eli McIlveen.
Produced by Sean Howard.
Content warning: drinking and extreme awkwardness.
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September 11, 2017 • 12 mins
Something suspicious is going on across the street, at the future home of the Badger & Bucket.
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Credits
Starring Hugo Jones, Art Carlson and Marisa King, with special guest Sarah Golding.
Written and directed by Eli McIlveen.
Sound design and music by Eli McIlveen.
Produced by Sean Howard.
Content warning: fantasy racism, threats, shady business practi...
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September 25, 2017 • 14 mins
A new neighbourhood organization aims to clean up Mud Street and Gubbin isn't impressed. Meanwhile, Stan and Betula have a talk.
Episode Transcript
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Credits
Starring Hugo Jones, Art Carlson and Marisa King.
Written and directed by Sean Howard and Eli McIlveen.
Sound design and music by Eli McIlveen.
Produced by Sean Howard.
Content warning: awkwardness, innuendo, gentrif...
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