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Dr. Wilmore's Diary offers an enthralling glimpse into the perilous and mystifying world of 18th-century Redditch. Through the journal entries of Dr. Wilmore, an eccentric and resourceful physician, listeners are immersed in a tale of highway robbery, forbidden romance, and occult practices.

In this six-part podcast series, we follow Dr. Wilmore's harrowing ordeal with masked highwaymen, his uncanny knowledge of local secrets, and his role in a tumultuous love triangle. Young Tom Spencer, a steadfast farmer, and George Cookes, a charming yet unscrupulous gentleman, vie for the hand of the wealthy heiress, Phillis Spencer. Their rivalry unfolds against a backdrop of betrayal, deadly encounters, and haunting consequences.

As the story progresses, Phillis's grief leads her to seek solace in Dr. Wilmore's dark arts, culminating in an All Hallows Eve séance to summon her lost lover. But the boundaries between life and death blur, and the past refuses to stay buried. With danger mounting and secrets unraveling, the tale escalates into a dramatic clash between vengeance, love, and fate.

Join us for this gripping historical thriller, rich with gothic intrigue, romance, and supernatural suspense. Dr. Wilmore's Diary brings to life the secrets of 1700 Redditch in a narrative you won’t soon forget.