The Pendle Witches

In order to mark the 400th anniversary in 2012 of one the one of the most notorious witch trials in English History, 'The Pendle Witches', Raising the Roof Productions intend to create the definitive documentary drama based on the testimony of clerk to the court, Thomas Potts.

This film will encompass dramatic reconstruction leading up to the events, re-enactment of the trials themselves and the final outcome of the courts proceedings mixed with an investigative approach using a presenter on the scene and on the spot interviews with the characters/witnesses standing for both the defence and prosecution.

Our intent is to highlight the thoughts and practices of the time and to find out the truth about those fated Pendle Witches. Using a modern day investigative journalistic approach, we will reveal parallels between the scapegoated communities of both today and yesteryear, whilst producing a highly dramatic and entertaining film worthy of such a poignant anniversary in not only local but national history.

We would like to hear from anyone interested in becoming involved with this project, either local to Pendle or further afield.