Witches of Essex

Witches of Essex (2025- )

RunningDocumentary show

Rylan Clark teams up with anthropologist Professor Alice Roberts to investigate one of the darkest and most harrowing chapters in British history - the murder of hundreds of women accused of witchcraft.

Each episode centres on a specific witch trial, with Rylan and Alice opening a cold case into the stories behind some of the women accused of witchcraft during the 16th and 17th centuries, many of whom were found guilty and sentenced to death by hanging.

They visit the towns and villages in Essex where the women lived and died. Guided by original court documents and a team of historians, psychologists and medical experts, they explore these women's lives, alleged crimes and trials.

Network
Scheduleevery Tuesday at 21:00 (60 min)

Last Episode

Manningtree
Season 1Episode 360 min

Manningtree

Rylan and Alice Roberts visit Manningtree, the focal point for the 1645 witch hunt where self-appointed Witchfinder General Matthew Hopkins orchestrated the persecution of many women accused of witchcraft. He terrorised those accused with brutal Puritan zeal and torture.

Oct 28, 2025

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E03ManningtreeOct 28, 2025
S01E02St OsythOct 21, 2025
S01E01Hatfield PeverelOct 14, 2025
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Cast

Rylan

Rylan

plays himself
Alice Roberts

Alice Roberts

plays herself
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Characters

Rylan

Rylan

Alice Roberts

Alice Roberts

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Also known as

  • Witches of Essex with Rylan and Prof Alice Roberts

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