Series synopsis
The New Worst Witch is a British kids television series that premiered on ITV1 on January 5, 2005. It ended on January 27, 2007. It stars Elizabeth Bower, Stephanie Lane, Paislie Reid and Daisy Hughes.
The series followed Henrietta "Hettie" Hubble, (Mildred's younger cousin), through her years at Cackles Academy. Mildred is seen in the first episode accompanying her cousin to Cackles, before magically returning home. Hettie quickly becomes friends with Mona Hallow (Ethel's younger sister) and Crescentmoon "Cressie" Winterchild. The new enemy of Cackles is filled by Belladonna Bindweed and the sidekick is filled by Cynthia Horrocks. Miss Hardbroom and Miss Cackle return, and are joined by new m ...
Premise
The series followed Henrietta "Hettie" Hubble, (Mildred's younger cousin), through her years at Cackles Academy. Mildred is seen in the first episode accompanying her cousin to Cackles, before magically returning home. Hettie quickly becomes friends with Mona Hallow (Ethel's younger sister) and Crescentmoon "Cressie" Winterchild. The new enemy of Cackles is filled by Belladonna Bindweed and the sidekick is filled by Cynthia Horrocks. Miss Hardbroom and Miss Cackle return, and are joined by new members of staff Caspian Bloom, Miss Swoop and Miss Widget/Miss Nightingale.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Elizabeth Bower
- Stephanie Lane as Miss Swoop
- Paislie Reid as Crescentmoon 'Cressie' Winterchild
- Daisy Hughes as Cynthia Horrocks
- Narisha Lawson as Dyllis Mustardseed
- Clare Coulter as Miss Cackle
- Anabel Barnston as Mona Hallow
- Alice Connor as Hettie Hubble
Supporting cast
- Caroline O'Neill as Constance Hardbroom
- Francesca Isherwood as Belladonna Bindweed
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 26 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 13 | January 5, 2005 | August 14, 2005 |
| Season 2 | 13 | August 20, 2006 | January 27, 2007 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Give A witch A Bad Name | January 5, 2005 |
| 2 |
Confidence Trick Cressie is going to fail her Broomstick Test. When she does, Hettie persuades Miss Cackle and Miss Hardbroom to let her try again. Mona and Hettie try to think of ways to inspire her confidence. |
January 10, 2005 |
| 3 |
Rules Rules Rules Hettie is sick of the traditional rules of Cackle's Academy, so she asks how the others feel as well. Most of the school feel the same way, so Miss Cackle lets the girls follow Hettie's rules for one day. |
January 17, 2005 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Curse of Cackles | August 20, 2006 |
| 2 | Lost and Found | August 27, 2006 |
| 3 | Girls Will Be Boys | November 3, 2006 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ITV1 |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 5, 2005 |
| Last aired | January 27, 2007 |
| Runtime | 25 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Saturday |