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The Mark Is Upon Them! The Musical Legacy Of Witchfinder General
Last year marked the 50th anniversary of Witchfinder General. But in a world still characterised by corruption and violence, did we learn nothing from its warnings? Sean McGeady traces the film’s musical legacy and asks what keeps us coming back to it.
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Bottled Moonlight: Anni Hogan Interviewed
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