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Is This England’s Scariest Witch?

Season 8 Episode 811 | 9m 25s

Deep in the English countryside lurks Black Annis, a blue-faced hag said to devour children. But behind the terrifying legend lie real historical clues, a mysterious cave, and a medieval recluse named Agnes Scott. What’s the truth behind this infamous monster?

Aired: 10/28/26
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