Series synopsis
Wyrd Sisters is a British animation action & adventure sci-fi & fantasy comedy television series that premiered on Channel 4 on May 18, 1997. It ended on June 22, 1997. It was created by Terry Pratchett. It stars Eleanor Bron, June Whitfield, Jane Horrocks and Annette Crosbie.
When Duke Felmet murders King Verence and takes over the small country of Lancre on the Discworld, a trio of witches—the flowery Magrat Garlick, the lively Nanny Ogg, and their leader Granny Weatherwax—are involuntarily tasked with protecting the king's infant son.
Premise
When Duke Felmet murders King Verence and takes over the small country of Lancre on the Discworld, a trio of witches—the flowery Magrat Garlick, the lively Nanny Ogg, and their leader Granny Weatherwax—are involuntarily tasked with protecting the king's infant son.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Eleanor Bron as Duchess Felmet (voice)
- June Whitfield as Nanny Ogg (voice)
- Jane Horrocks as Magrat (voice)
- Annette Crosbie as Granny Weatherwax (voice)
- Jimmy Hibbert as King Verence I (voice)
- Les Dennis as The Fool / Tomjon (voice)
- Christopher Lee as Death (voice)
- Rob Rackstraw as Duke Felmet (voice)
Supporting cast
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 7 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | November 6, 2000 | November 6, 2000 |
| Season 1 | 6 | May 18, 1997 | June 22, 1997 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Wyrd Sisters - DVD Version of full Series Three witches are drawn into protecting King Verence's baby son when Duke Felmet murders the king and takes over the small country of Lancre on Discworld. |
November 6, 2000 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Part 1 Following the murder of King Verence, the infant prince is smuggled from the palace and left in the care of three witches. Set in science fantasy writer Terry Pratchett's wondrous flat world supported by four elephants on the back of a turtle. |
May 18, 1997 |
| 2 |
Part 2 Travelling incognito with a band of strolling players, baby Tomjon receives special gifts from his three godmothers. |
May 25, 1997 |
| 3 |
Part 3 While the new king of Lancre is busy destroying the land and terrifying the people, the ghost of King Verence devises a clever plan to lure one of the witches into the castle. |
June 1, 1997 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Channel 4 |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 18, 1997 |
| Last aired | June 22, 1997 |
| Runtime | 26 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Sunday at 18:00:00 |