Witches: Truth Behind The Trials

Wednesday 30 October 08.00pm

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Witches: Truth Behind The Trials

WHEN TO WATCH

  1. Wednesday 30 October at 08.00pm

    Scotland: The King and the Witches

Synopsis

The Salem witch trials are famous, but throughout history thousands were executed for the impossible crime of witchcraft. Most suspects were poor women, elderly, indigenous people or disabled, unable to defend themselves. Cinematic recreations and expert interviews reveal the truth behind six terrifying true stories of witch trials in Germany, Scotland, England, America, Sweden and Ireland.

Episodes

Season 1
  • Scotland: The King and the Witches

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    The story of the first major witch trials in Scotland and new expert analysis of King James VI of Scotland’s obsession with witchcraft.

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    Wednesday 30 October at 08.00pm
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