The Pendle Witch Child

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Released August 17, 2011

Overview

The extraordinary story of the most disturbing witch trial in British history and the key role played in it by one nine-year-old girl. Jennet Device, a beggar-girl from Pendle in Lancashire, was the star witness in the trial in 1612 of her own mother, her brother, her sister and many of her neighbours and, thanks to her chilling testimony, they were all hanged.

Runtime

1h 0m


Origin Country

United Kingdom


Original Language

English


Original Title

The Pendle Witch Child


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • United Kingdom

Spoken Languages

  • English

Production Companies

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    Wingspan Productions

    United Kingdom

  • logo for BBC Four

    BBC Four

    United Kingdom

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