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In the small village of Alton, nestled deep in the English countryside, stands a grand manor house known to locals as Alton Manor. For centuries, the manor has been shrouded in mystery and tales of the supernatural. The most eerie of these stories revolve around the black magic that is said to have taken place within its walls. Legend has it that the manor was once home to a powerful sorcerer who practiced dark arts and communed with malevolent spirits. It is said that his mastery over black magic was so potent that he could summon demons and control them to do his bidding. The manor itself adds to the air of mysticism that surrounds it.

Sophie Okonedo: nominated for an Oscar for Hotel Rwanda. Photograph: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images

The documentary will feature shocking stories of torture inflicted on children, including a 13-year-old who was tied up with chicken wire and starved and beaten for two weeks, and a 14-year-old girl who was burned with acid before her mother attempted to bury her alive. Anthropological studies of magic, witchcraft, and sorcery around the world date to the mid-nineteenth century and have been pursued through several schools of thought in the discipline.

The manor itself adds to the air of mysticism that surrounds it. The sprawling estate is surrounded by an impenetrable forest, which seems to whisper secrets to those brave enough to explore it. The architecture of the house is a mix of Gothic and Tudor, with imposing turrets and gargoyles that seem to come alive in the moonlight.

Channel 4's Dispatches to investigate Nigerian 'witch children'

Oscar-nominated actor Sophie Okonedo is to narrate a hard-hitting Dispatches programme for Channel 4 about children in Nigeria who are tortured for being witches.

Channel 4 hopes the film, Saving Africa's Witch Children, will have as much impact as last year's Dispatches documentary, China's Stolen Children.

Sophie Okonedo: nominated for an Oscar for Hotel Rwanda. Photograph: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images

The new programme, which is due to air on WednesdayNovember 12, will look at the phenomenon of children who are blamed for catastrophes, death and famine and branded witches in some of the poorest parts of Nigeria.

Saving Africa's Witch Children follows Briton Gary Foxcroft, who has devoted his life to raising money to help the children and who works with Nigerian Sam Itauma, who runs a shelter for children accused of witchcraft.

The documentary will feature shocking stories of torture inflicted on children, including a 13-year-old who was tied up with chicken wire and starved and beaten for two weeks, and a 14-year-old girl who was burned with acid before her mother attempted to bury her alive.

One 17-year-old was left brain-damaged after having a three-inch nail driven into her skull.

The film will feature interviews with preachers from the churches that brand children witches or wizards and charge their parents to "exorcise" the spirits.

One preacher, who calls himself "The Bishop", told the programme that he had killed 110 people.

Cameras filmed him as he administered a mixture of pure alcohol, a substance known as "African mercury" and his own blood to one child accused of witchcraft.

The film, a Red Rebel Films and Southern Star Factual co-production, was produced and directed by Mags Gavan and Joost Van der Valk and executive produced by Alice Keens-Soper. It was ordered by the Channel 4 commissioning editor for religion, Aaqil Ahmed.

Okonedo, who was nominated for an Oscar for the movie Hotel Rwanda, has a Nigerian father.

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Many locals claim to have witnessed inexplicable events in and around the manor. Whispered voices, strange apparitions, and an overwhelming sense of dread are just a few of the paranormal experiences reported by visitors. Some even suggest that the spirits of the sorcerer and his creations still roam the halls, seeking vengeance or aiding those who dare to dabble in the dark arts. Over the years, various paranormal investigators and enthusiasts have flocked to Alton Manor in an attempt to uncover the truth behind the legends. Some have claimed to witness poltergeist activity, while others have captured eerie EVPs (electronic voice phenomena) that seem to confirm the presence of spirits. Despite the numerous reports, skeptics argue that Alton Manor is simply an old house with a rich history, and that the tales of black magic are nothing more than exaggerations and superstitions. However, those who have experienced the unexplained firsthand remain convinced that there is something otherworldly at play. Whether one believes in black magic or dismisses it as mere fairy tales, there is no denying the allure of Alton Manor. Its dark secrets and mysterious aura continue to captivate the imaginations of locals and visitors alike. So, if you find yourself in the village of Alton, do not be surprised if the whispers of the manor beckon you to explore its enigmatic depths..

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