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Afeared: Series 1: Wretched Souls

Wretched Souls

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Exploring the life of an Ulster-Scots clergyman and the ghost stories he inspired.

David Hume and Darren Gibson investigate the life of Alexander Colvill of Galgorm Castle, a mysterious clergyman who was accused of practicing witchcraft.

Ulster-Scots Historian David Hume and writer Darren Gibson visit Galgorm Castle to investigate the life of one of its most infamous owners – a clergyman from the 17th century named Alexander Colvill, who was plagued by rumours of witchcraft and devil worship.

In their quest to seek the truth behind these tales, they discover amazing, primary evidence from the time, shedding new light on this mysterious chapter in Ulster-Scots history. While visiting Galgorm, Darren speaks to the current owner of the castle about Colvill’s life and the ghost stories that continue to linger around this original plantation estate.

Afeared: Series 1

David Hume and Darren Gibson investigate the true events behind some of NI's ghost stories

Historian David Hume and Ulster-Scot writer Darren Gibson investigate the true events behind some of Northern Ireland's ghost stories.

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