Episodes

  • 047 - Book 3 Ch 9 - The Banquet

    047 - Book 3 Ch 9 - The Banquet
    Feb 25 2026
    Dive into the chilling tale of The Lancashire Witches, a richly imagined narrative centered around the infamous figures of Demdike, Chattox, and Alice Nutter. These historical characters haunted the Lancashire region near Pendle Hill and the Forest of Bowland in the early seventeenth century. While Ainsworths portrayal may be steeped in fiction, the witches themselves were real individuals caught in a web of societal turmoil. The story weaves through the dissolution of Whalley Abbey and the influential families of Assheton, Braddyll, and Nowell, culminating in the dramatic trials and executions at Lancaster Castle in 1612. (Summary by Andy Minter)
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    27 mins
  • 046 - Book 3 Ch 8 - How King James Hunted The Hart And The Wild-Boar In Hoghton Park

    046 - Book 3 Ch 8 - How King James Hunted The Hart And The Wild-Boar In Hoghton Park
    Feb 24 2026
    Dive into the chilling tale of The Lancashire Witches, a richly imagined narrative centered around the infamous figures of Demdike, Chattox, and Alice Nutter. These historical characters haunted the Lancashire region near Pendle Hill and the Forest of Bowland in the early seventeenth century. While Ainsworths portrayal may be steeped in fiction, the witches themselves were real individuals caught in a web of societal turmoil. The story weaves through the dissolution of Whalley Abbey and the influential families of Assheton, Braddyll, and Nowell, culminating in the dramatic trials and executions at Lancaster Castle in 1612. (Summary by Andy Minter)
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    38 mins
  • 045 - Book 3 Ch 7 - The Royal Declaration Concerning Lawful Sports On The Sunday

    045 - Book 3 Ch 7 - The Royal Declaration Concerning Lawful Sports On The Sunday
    Feb 23 2026
    Dive into the chilling tale of The Lancashire Witches, a richly imagined narrative centered around the infamous figures of Demdike, Chattox, and Alice Nutter. These historical characters haunted the Lancashire region near Pendle Hill and the Forest of Bowland in the early seventeenth century. While Ainsworths portrayal may be steeped in fiction, the witches themselves were real individuals caught in a web of societal turmoil. The story weaves through the dissolution of Whalley Abbey and the influential families of Assheton, Braddyll, and Nowell, culminating in the dramatic trials and executions at Lancaster Castle in 1612. (Summary by Andy Minter)
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    31 mins
  • 044 - Book 3 Ch 6 - Hoghton Tower

    044 - Book 3 Ch 6 - Hoghton Tower
    Feb 22 2026
    Dive into the chilling tale of The Lancashire Witches, a richly imagined narrative centered around the infamous figures of Demdike, Chattox, and Alice Nutter. These historical characters haunted the Lancashire region near Pendle Hill and the Forest of Bowland in the early seventeenth century. While Ainsworths portrayal may be steeped in fiction, the witches themselves were real individuals caught in a web of societal turmoil. The story weaves through the dissolution of Whalley Abbey and the influential families of Assheton, Braddyll, and Nowell, culminating in the dramatic trials and executions at Lancaster Castle in 1612. (Summary by Andy Minter)
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    55 mins
  • 043 - Book 3 Ch 5 - The End Of Malkin Tower

    043 - Book 3 Ch 5 - The End Of Malkin Tower
    Feb 21 2026
    Dive into the chilling tale of The Lancashire Witches, a richly imagined narrative centered around the infamous figures of Demdike, Chattox, and Alice Nutter. These historical characters haunted the Lancashire region near Pendle Hill and the Forest of Bowland in the early seventeenth century. While Ainsworths portrayal may be steeped in fiction, the witches themselves were real individuals caught in a web of societal turmoil. The story weaves through the dissolution of Whalley Abbey and the influential families of Assheton, Braddyll, and Nowell, culminating in the dramatic trials and executions at Lancaster Castle in 1612. (Summary by Andy Minter)
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    32 mins
  • 042 - Book 3 Ch 4 - The Gorge Of Cliviger

    042 - Book 3 Ch 4 - The Gorge Of Cliviger
    Feb 20 2026
    Dive into the chilling tale of The Lancashire Witches, a richly imagined narrative centered around the infamous figures of Demdike, Chattox, and Alice Nutter. These historical characters haunted the Lancashire region near Pendle Hill and the Forest of Bowland in the early seventeenth century. While Ainsworths portrayal may be steeped in fiction, the witches themselves were real individuals caught in a web of societal turmoil. The story weaves through the dissolution of Whalley Abbey and the influential families of Assheton, Braddyll, and Nowell, culminating in the dramatic trials and executions at Lancaster Castle in 1612. (Summary by Andy Minter)
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    25 mins
  • 041 - Book 3 Ch 3 - Middleton Hall

    041 - Book 3 Ch 3 - Middleton Hall
    Feb 19 2026
    Dive into the chilling tale of The Lancashire Witches, a richly imagined narrative centered around the infamous figures of Demdike, Chattox, and Alice Nutter. These historical characters haunted the Lancashire region near Pendle Hill and the Forest of Bowland in the early seventeenth century. While Ainsworths portrayal may be steeped in fiction, the witches themselves were real individuals caught in a web of societal turmoil. The story weaves through the dissolution of Whalley Abbey and the influential families of Assheton, Braddyll, and Nowell, culminating in the dramatic trials and executions at Lancaster Castle in 1612. (Summary by Andy Minter)
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    29 mins
  • 040 - Book 3 Ch 2 - The Penitent's Retreat

    040 - Book 3 Ch 2 - The Penitent's Retreat
    Feb 18 2026
    Dive into the chilling tale of The Lancashire Witches, a richly imagined narrative centered around the infamous figures of Demdike, Chattox, and Alice Nutter. These historical characters haunted the Lancashire region near Pendle Hill and the Forest of Bowland in the early seventeenth century. While Ainsworths portrayal may be steeped in fiction, the witches themselves were real individuals caught in a web of societal turmoil. The story weaves through the dissolution of Whalley Abbey and the influential families of Assheton, Braddyll, and Nowell, culminating in the dramatic trials and executions at Lancaster Castle in 1612. (Summary by Andy Minter)
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    13 mins