Witch Hunt: A Century of Murder

Witch Hunt: A Century of Murder (2015)

EndedDocumentary showCrime, History

Four hundred years ago, hundreds of innocent people were killed as an obsession to stamp out Satanism swept the British Isles. Dr Suzannah Lipscomb investigates the events of this dark period in our history.

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Scheduleevery Tuesday at 21:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E02Episode 2Okt. 20, 2015
S01E01Episode 1Okt. 13, 2015
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'Witch Hunt: A Century of Murder' premiere?

'Witch Hunt: A Century of Murder' premiered on November 10th, 2015.

Who narrated 'Witch Hunt: A Century of Murder'?

Neil Oliver narrated 'Witch Hunt: A Century of Murder'.

What is the premise of 'Witch Hunt: A Century of Murder'?

'Witch Hunt: A Century of Murder' is about the history of witchcraft and the witch trials that took place in Britain over the course of a century.

How many episodes are in 'Witch Hunt: A Century of Murder'?

There are three episodes in 'Witch Hunt: A Century of Murder'.

Who produced 'Witch Hunt: A Century of Murder'?

'Witch Hunt: A Century of Murder' was produced by IWC Media.

What is the running time of each episode of 'Witch Hunt: A Century of Murder'?

Each episode of 'Witch Hunt: A Century of Murder' has a running time of 60 minutes.

Who commissioned 'Witch Hunt: A Century of Murder'?

'Witch Hunt: A Century of Murder' was commissioned by BBC Four in the UK.

Which historian was featured in 'Witch Hunt: A Century of Murder'?

Dr. Suzannah Lipscomb was one of the historians featured in 'Witch Hunt: A Century of Murder'.

In which locations were 'Witch Hunt: A Century of Murder' filmed?

'Witch Hunt: A Century of Murder' was filmed in many locations, including Scotland, Essex, and London.

What kind of research did the producers do for 'Witch Hunt: A Century of Murder'?

The producers of 'Witch Hunt: A Century of Murder' did extensive research in public records, legal transcripts, and historical accounts to make the series as accurate as possible.

When was the last witch trial in Britain?

The last witch trial in Britain took place in 1727.

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Also known as

  • Boszorkányüldözés: egy évszázadnyi gyilkosság (Hungary)

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