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General Witchfinders: The British Horror Podcast

Ross Cleaver

Booking Overview

A specialist horror film and television commentary podcast focused on British horror, Hammer films, folk horror, cult television, and genre literature, with occasional external author and cult-media professional guests in its book-club spin-off. Credible pitches include horror writers, genre historians, filmmakers, television producers, and specialists in British cult media; booking difficulty is likely low because the show features accessible professionals with direct subject expertise rather than celebrity-level guests.

Metrics

Episodes: 89

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: United Kingdom

YouTube: 332 subscribers

Instagram: 2.7k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

generalwitchfinders@gmail.com

rosscleaver1977@gmail.com

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Host

Ross Cleaver - Podcast host focused on British horror film, television, literature, and occult culture. He also leads the show's book club and related genre events.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Published horror authors, cult-film or television producers, filmmakers, and knowledgeable specialists with a direct connection to British horror, genre literature, or supernatural screen culture.
Required Achievements:  
Published horror fiction or genre criticism, Professional television or film production experience, Specialist work on cult television, Doctor Who, or genre media

Recent Guest Discussions

Dylan Rees - J.b. Priestley's Novel Benighted, Also Known As The Old Dark House, And Its Relevance To Horror Literature And Cult Media.

Ray Newman - Andrew Michael Hurley's Folk-horror Novel Starve Acre And Its Themes, Literary Context, And Place Within Contemporary Folk Horror.

Recent Topics

Film, Horror, British Horror, Hammer Horror, Folk Horror

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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73: The Quatermass Conclusion (1979) – Euston Films / Thames TV – Dir. Piers Haggard - Witten by. Nigel Kneale

October 03, 2026

In this episode, we conclude our deep dive into screen adaptations of Nigel Kneale’s legendary sci-fi creation, Professor Bernard Quatermass. We take a look at the 1979 Euston Films/Thames Television serial The Quatermass Conclusion (also known as Quatermass IV or Quatermass), starring Oscar-winner John Mills as the titular professor.Plus, stick around after the end credits for an exclusive clip preview from Room 5064 and B7 Media’s full-cast audio adaptation of Ramsey Campbell’s iconic folk ...

Department X: The Morning of the Magicians

September 21, 2026

Last time, the files of General Witchfinders Department X revealed how psychic powers and parapsychology grew to be one of the leading frights of 70s horror culture. Now, we look closer at one of the key texts from the 60s counter-culture milieu that drove the psychic boom: Pauwels and Bergier’s ‘The Morning of the Magicians’.Join James and Ross as they take a white-knuckle ride through a book that’s a who’s who of the occult: Charles Fort, H. P. Lovecraft, Arthur Machen and the Golden Dawn, ...

Book Club 02 - Benighted aka The Old Dark House by J.B. Priestley (with Dylan Rees)

September 09, 2026

Welcome to the second episode of the General Witchfinders Book Club – a spin-off from our regular British horror podcast, run in partnership with Teasel & Skylark, an independent bookshop in Dorchester. To accompany our real-life, face-to-face book club meet-ups, host Ross Cleaver invites a special guest co-host onto the show every two months to discuss our latest reading choice. On this episode, Ross welcomes Dylan Rees. Dylan is an Emmy-winning producer and line producer across Britis...

Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with General Witchfinders: The British Horror Podcast?

General Witchfinders: The British Horror Podcast is hosted by Ross Cleaver. Its publicly listed emails are generalwitchfinders@gmail.com and rosscleaver1977@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for General Witchfinders: The British Horror Podcast?

The publicly listed emails for General Witchfinders: The British Horror Podcast: generalwitchfinders@gmail.com and rosscleaver1977@gmail.com.

How many listeners does General Witchfinders: The British Horror Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates General Witchfinders: The British Horror Podcast reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for General Witchfinders: The British Horror Podcast?

General Witchfinders: The British Horror Podcast typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Published horror authors, cult-film or television producers, filmmakers, and knowledgeable specialists with a direct connection to British horror, genre literature, or supernatural screen culture. Common among recent guests: Published horror fiction or genre criticism; Professional television or film production experience; Specialist work on cult television, Doctor Who, or genre media. Recent guests include Dylan Rees and Ray Newman.

How hard is it to get booked on General Witchfinders: The British Horror Podcast?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does General Witchfinders: The British Horror Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Film, Horror, British Horror, Hammer Horror, and Folk Horror. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

generalwitchfinders@gmail.com

rosscleaver1977@gmail.com

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