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On Trial

Episode 9 of 10

Michael Portillo investigates how Mary Whitehouse defended God in a court of law, reveals details of the last woman to be imprisoned under the Witchcraft Acts and unearths documents that reveal the Church's shameful role in slavery.

29 minutes

Last on

Thu 24 Aug 202316:00
BBC Two

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Music Played

  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Requiem Dies Irae

  • Bob Marley & The Wailers

    Redemption Song

Credits

PresenterMichael Portillo
Executive ProducerJohn O'Kane

Broadcasts

  • Thu 2 Apr 201518:30
    BBC Two
  • Thu 18 Jun 201500:20
    BBC Two HD & England only
  • Thu 18 Jun 201523:50
    BBC Two Northern Ireland
  • Fri 19 Jun 201500:50
    BBC Two Scotland
  • Wed 23 Mar 201613:50
    BBC Two except Scotland
  • Sun 5 Apr 202016:00
    BBC Two except Scotland
  • Thu 24 Aug 202316:00
    BBC Two except Scotland