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.

60min
2011
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating6.5/10

Cast

Simon Armitage profile pictureSimon ArmitageHimself - Presenter

About The Pendle Witch Child

The Pendle Witch Child 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: 60min

Extra details

Original Title: The Pendle Witch Child
Original Language: English
Directed By: Ros Ereira
Production Companies
Wingspan ProductionsBBC Four