The Pendle Witch Child

The Pendle Witch Child 2011 Directed by Ros Ereira

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.

Countries United Kingdom , USA

Production Country United Kingdom

Language English

Spoken Language English

Gneres Documentary , History

Production Companies BBC Four , Wingspan Productions

Release Date 17 August 2011

60 mins