The Shropshire Witches Podcast

by Alexandra Chidley-Uttley Amy Boucher

Join Alix Chidley-Uttley & Amy Boucher for you dose of Witchcraft and Folkore. From murderous myths, the Witchfinder General to the plague, Alix & Amy discuss it all!

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Podcast episodes

  • Season 2

  • Ghost Hoaxes!

    Ghost Hoaxes!

    S02 E06
    Mar 20, 2025
    01:22:18

    In this episode Alix & Amy delve into the world of ghost hoaxes ... when is a ghost a ghost?

  • The Bideford Witches with Dr John Callow

    The Bideford Witches with Dr John Callow

    S02 E05
    Mar 6, 2025
    01:22:14

    In this episode the inimitable Dr John Callow discusses the Bideford witches, the last witches in England. John talks to Alix & Amy about the social attitudes towards these vulnerable women, and many others put to death under the banner of witchcraft. This has to be one of our favourite episodes!

  • Ghosts and more, with Professor Ronald Hutton.

    Ghosts and more, with Professor Ronald Hutton.

    S02 E04
    Feb 27, 2025
    51:44

    In this episode we are trying to conquer being utterly star-struck by none other than Professor Ronald Hutton. Professor Hutton discusses ghosts, the modern fascination with witchcraft and much more ... We hope you enjoy! this rather special episode!

  • A History of Prisons ...

    A History of Prisons ...

    S02 E03
    Feb 12, 2025
    01:37:06

    The history of Prisons has long been a source of historical fascination, in this episode the girls delve into the murky past. From the medieval Gaol to the Victorian Prison and of course, the much feared Prison Hulks. Alix and Amy take a nose dive into the fascinating and convoluted past of Prisons.

  • Where did you get that hat? A history of The Music Hall.

    Where did you get that hat? A history of The Music Hall.

    S02 E02
    Jan 23, 2025
    01:13:55

    Come back in time to the gaslight Music Halls of the 19th Century. Alix and Amy delve into the history of this most beloved heritage treasure. Marie Lloyd and Dan Leno await ...