Witches: A Century of Murder

Witches: A Century of Murder

In this drama-documentary series, Dr. Suzannah Lipscomb goes in search of the origins of the deadly craze of witch hunts and trials that infected the British Isles 400 years ago. Through original documents and powerful drama, Suzannah uncovers the fears that drove the persecutors to such lengths and what it was like for the innocent victims tortured and executed for crimes they didn't commit.
IMDb 7.2/102020
DocumentaryDramaHistorical
DocumentaryDramaHistorical
IMDb 7.2/102020
2 episodes

  • 1. Episode 1

    1. Episode 1

    Travelling to Scotland and Denmark, Suzannah uncovers the story of how, by the end of 1590, Scotland was in the grip of its first ever mass witch trial. More than a hundred people were hunted down as witches in league with the Devil and many were burned at the stake.
    Travelling to Scotland and Denmark, Suzannah uncovers the story of how, by the end of 1590, Scotland was in the grip of its first ever mass witch trial. More than a hundred people were hunted down as witches in league with the Devil and many were burned at the stake.
    NR
    45min
    Oct 28, 2020

  • 2. Episode 2

    2. Episode 2

    James I’s son, Charles, pretty much ended the hunting and execution of witches. But then the Civil War engulfed England, and Charles lost control.
    James I’s son, Charles, pretty much ended the hunting and execution of witches. But then the Civil War engulfed England, and Charles lost control.
    NR
    45min
    Oct 28, 2020
    • Witches: A Century of Murder
    DocumentaryDramaHistorical
    IMDb 7.2/102020
    In this drama-documentary series, Dr. Suzannah Lipscomb goes in search of the origins of the deadly craze of witch hunts and trials that infected the British Isles 400 years ago. Through original documents and powerful drama, Suzannah uncovers the fears that drove the persecutors to such lengths and what it was like for the innocent victims tortured and executed for crimes they didn't commit.
    Creators and Cast
    Directors
    Chris Holt
    Producers
    DRG
    Cast
    Suzannah LipscombKathy TrevelyanJames Groom
    Studio
    Acorn TVAMC Plus Supernatural
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