The Pendle Witch Child (2011)
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.
Director: Ros Ereira
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: August 17, 2011
Cast
- Simon Armitage - Himself - Presenter
Screenplay
Cinematography: Brendan Easton
Editing: Andrew Philip
Production: Wingspan Productions, BBC Four
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
witch, pendle
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Pendle Witch Child about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Pendle Witch Child?
- The Pendle Witch Child was directed by Ros Ereira.
- Who stars in The Pendle Witch Child?
- The Pendle Witch Child stars Simon Armitage.
- How long is The Pendle Witch Child?
- The Pendle Witch Child has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is The Pendle Witch Child?
- The Pendle Witch Child is a Documentary, History film.
- Where was The Pendle Witch Child produced?
- The Pendle Witch Child was produced in United Kingdom.