In this special bonus episode of Almost History, Callum talks Jonathan through the history behind and the making of the 1971 Ken Russell film, The Devils. Now restored in 4K and in cinemas through Warner Bros. Clockwork, The Devils tells the true story of the Loudun Possessions in 1634 and the subsequent witch trial involving a local priest and nuns who claimed he had bewitched them.
The team chats with historian Dr Jan Machielsen and film critic Mark Kermode (who helped with the film's new restoration) to get their expert insight into the real story and Ken Russell's celebrated adaptation.
Almost History, the 'What If' podcast from All About History is a speculative history show that explores the possibilities of the past, taking key moments from years gone by and turning them on their heads.
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Music: Midnight Dancers, Brightarm Orchestra
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