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The Pendle Witch Child
The Pendle Witch Child

The Pendle Witch Child

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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.

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

60 mins

Rating

8/10

Release Date

17 August 2011

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Simon Armitage

Simon Armitage

Himself - Presenter

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