Suranne Jones concludes her two-part documentary, Investigating Witch Trials, on Channel 4, as she delves into the infamous historical events surrounding witchcraft accusations and their impact on society.
In this concluding episode, Suranne turns her attention to the American town of Salem, infamously associated with witch trials and mass hysteria. She explores why accusations of witchcraft spread with such devastating consequences and how similar dynamics played out during Senator McCarthy’s communist witch hunts in the 1950s.
The program also examines how the phrase “witch hunt” has been used by powerful figures like Donald Trump and considers the ongoing relevance and impact of the Salem trials on women’s rights today.
Suranne Jones: Investigating Witch Trials: Part 2 airs on Sunday, 30 June 2024, at 9:00 pm on Channel 4.
