Series synopsis
The Worst Witch is a British comedy drama family sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on ITV1 on October 22, 1998. It ended on November 23, 2010. It was created by Michael Haggiag. It stars Georgina Sherrington, Felicity Jones, Katy Allen and Jessica Fox.
Mayhem and mishaps follow young witch Mildred Hubble wherever she goes. She just can't help it! But with her friends' help, Mildred always manages to avoid disaster just in time.
Premise
Mayhem and mishaps follow young witch Mildred Hubble wherever she goes. She just can't help it! But with her friends' help, Mildred always manages to avoid disaster just in time.
Premise: Mildred Hubble spells trouble.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Georgina Sherrington as Mildred Hubble
- Felicity Jones as Ethel Hallow
- Katy Allen as Ethel Hallow
- Jessica Fox as Enid Nightshade
- Emma Brown as Maud Moonshine
- Clare Coulter as Miss Amelia Cackle
- Berwick Kaler as Frank Blossom
- Kate Duchêne as Miss Constance Hardbroom
Supporting cast
- Terrence Hardiman as Grand Wizard Egbert Hellibore
- Polly James as Miss Lavinia Crotchet
- Jacki Webb as Millicent Coldstone
- Una Stubbs as Miss Davina Bat
- Claire Porter as Miss Imogen Drill
- Holly Rivers as Drusilla Paddock
- Patrick Pearson as Mr. Hallow
- Harshna Brahmbhatt as Jadu Wali
- Joanna Dyce as Ruby Cherrytree
- Michelle Ryan as Dolores
- Paul Child as Barry Dragonsbane
- Tod Fennell as Spooky
Guest cast
- Janet Henfrey as Mistress Hecketty Broomhead
- Christopher Guard as Icy Stevens
- Annette Badland as Mrs. Maria Tapioca
- Poppy Gaye as Griselda Blackwood
- Julia Malewski as Fenella Feverfew
- Nicholas Pepper as Charlie Blossom
- Jenny McCracken as Betty Bindweed
- Patrick Labbé as Serge Dubois
- Jay Baruchel as Bean Pole
- Anthony Etesonne-Bédard as Bounce
- Anthony Salador as Tin Can
- Harry Hill as Peter Slyce
Episodes
This series spans 5 seasons with 53 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | December 24, 2000 | December 24, 2000 |
| Season 1 | 13 | October 22, 1998 | January 28, 1999 |
| Season 2 | 13 | November 4, 1999 | February 3, 2000 |
| Season 3 | 13 | November 9, 2000 | November 23, 2010 |
| Season 4 | 13 | January 27, 2020 | February 8, 2002 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Cinderella in Boots Cackle's Academy is staging a play for Christmas & Chief Wizard Hellibore is invited as Miss Cackle's special guest. Backstage all is chaos. Mildred is playing Cinderella, much to Ethel's annoyance who wanted the part herself. Now Ethel is determined that she will put Mildred out of action and take over the role of Cinderella herself! |
December 24, 2000 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Battle of the Broomsticks The young witch in training, Mildred Hubble, has a less than desirable start of her first year at Miss Cackle's Academy as she makes quick enemies with the prissy Ethel Hallow & the tyrannical Miss Hardbroom for arriving late on her first day! To make matters worse, Mildred quickly finds herself in deep trouble & is on the verge of being expelled! |
October 22, 1998 |
| 2 |
When We Feast at the Midnight Hour The girls are told the legend of Sir Walter who died in a rainstorm centuries ago outside the castle. Whenever there is a storm Sir Walter is said to walk the corridors, looking for revenge! Now Mildred & the girls are out to see if the legend is true! Meanwhile the girls decide the quality of the food they're being served is poor & demand a change! |
October 29, 1998 |
| 3 |
A Pig in a Poke It's time for the presentation of the kittens which will sit decoratively on the end of each girl's broomstick when they fly! When Mildred's Tabby can't even cling on to her broomstick, Ethel lays into Mildred about how hopeless she is, Mildred has been pushed too far, & turns Ethel into a piglet! She escapes, & the race is on to catch it & turn her back, before Miss Hardbroom finds out! |
November 5, 1998 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Old Hats and New Brooms Mildred arrives for her second year at Cackle's in a positive mood. There's a new intake of young would-be witches one of whom, Sybil Hallow, is afraid of everyone including Mildred! In an attempt to be kind to Sybil, Mildred only seems to make matters worse. Meanwhile, an argument is going on in the staff room between Miss Bat and Miss Drill about who is to be the second year class mistress! |
November 4, 1999 |
| 2 |
Alarms and Diversions The girls are learning finger sparks to enhance the effect of Spells with Miss Hardbroom. Ethel delicately zaps away one pine cone, while Mildred puts a hole in the cupboard door. Not all the Hallows are at the top of the class though, as Sybil fails her broomstick flying test. Mildred tries to make her feel more comfortable, but for some reason, she always seems to say the wrong thing. |
November 11, 1999 |
| 3 |
It's a Frog's Life Ethel thinks it's Mildred's fault that Sybil is always following her around, so when things go too far during a lesson of broomstick flying, Ethel vows to get her back, by turning her into a frog! With the help of a wizard who has also been turned into a frog, Mildred just might turn back & figure out who did this to her! |
November 18, 1999 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Secret Society Mildred and her friends try to join Ethel's Cauldron Club, but Mildred fails the initiation test after interference from Ethel. Luckily for Mildred, Fenella & Griselda, come to the rescue and create the Dangerous Old Books Society! Soon the stuffy old club begins to lose its luster & it's members! Meanwhile Miss Drill contemplates quitting after growing tired of Miss Hardbroom's harassment. |
November 9, 2000 |
| 2 |
An Unforgettable Experience Mildred, Maud, Ethel & Drusilla are sent on work experience to Mrs Cosie's Cafe & learn all there is about running a restaurant. That is until Ethel changes the Cafe to be the way she likes it. Ethel claims its just for fun, but when a group of tourists & Grand Wizard Hellibore all arrive at the same time the girls must find a way to get out of the mess! |
November 16, 2000 |
| 3 |
Which Witch is Which Ruby's study of the theory of relativity results in several of the girls hoping to unlock the secrets of the past, by traveling back in time! Due to Ethel's tampering, their little experiment goes haywire and brings two ancient waring witches into the 21st century! Now the very fate of the castle relies on, Mildred! |
November 23, 2010 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The All-Seeing Eye | November 5, 2001 |
| 2 | Never on Friday | November 12, 2001 |
| 3 | The Gargoyle | November 19, 2001 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ITV1 |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 22, 1998 |
| Last aired | November 23, 2010 |
| Runtime | 25 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday at 17:00:00 |