TV series

The Worst Witch

Name: The Worst Witch
Released: 1998
Cast: Georgina Sherrington, Katy Allen, Jessica Fox, Emma Brown, Clare Coulter

1998–2010· 3 seasons· 25 min episodes★ 7.8Ended

On ITV1 — From Galafilm · United Productions

Mildred Hubble spells trouble.

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Synopsis

Mildred Hubble is a young witch attending Cackles Academy. She's called the "Worst Witch" because she's always caught getting into trouble.

Themes

witch school of witchcraft sorcery friendship witchcraft high school rivalry

Episodes

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E1 The Battle of the BroomsticksNext upOct 22, 1998 · 24 min
Synopsis
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!
Guest stars: Berwick Kaler (Frank Blossom), Poppy Gaye (Griselda Blackwood), Julia Malewski (Fenella Feverfew)
E2 When We Feast at the Midnight HourOct 29, 1998 · 24 min
Synopsis
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!
Guest stars: Berwick Kaler (Frank Blossom), Annette Badland (Mrs. Maria Tapioca), Poppy Gaye (Griselda Blackwood), Julia Malewski (Fenella Feverfew)
E3 A Pig in a PokeNov 5, 1998 · 24 min
Synopsis
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!
Guest stars: Berwick Kaler (Frank Blossom), Poppy Gaye (Griselda Blackwood), Julia Malewski (Fenella Feverfew), Nicholas Pepper (Charlie Blossom)
E4 A Mean Hallowe'enNov 12, 1998 · 24 min
Synopsis
When Mildred's attempts to revise her potion test notes fail, Mildred & Maud produce an invisibility potion by mistake, getting the duo into trouble! Mildred is determined lie low in an effort to stay out of trouble, but the Hallowe'en festival looms, & Mildred's class has been chosen to put on a flying display! A very cross Ethel decides to sabotage Mildred's broom!
Guest stars: Terrence Hardiman (Grand Wizard Egbert Hellibore), Jacki Webb (Millicent Coldstone), Jenny McCracken (Betty Bindweed)
E5 Double, Double, Toil and TroubleNov 19, 1998 · 24 min
Synopsis
Stopping to rest in the valley below Mildred comes upon a group of witches & hears them planning to take over Cackle's Academy! Mildred, thinking on her feet, turns all the evil witches into snails. Back at school, while Miss Hardbroom does not believe Mildred, Miss Cackle recognizes the description of the Chief Conspirator as her wicked & jealous twin sister, AGATHA.
Guest stars: Jacki Webb (Millicent Coldstone), Poppy Gaye (Griselda Blackwood), Julia Malewski (Fenella Feverfew), Jenny McCracken (Betty Bindweed)
E6 Monkey BusinessNov 26, 1998 · 24 min
Synopsis
Thinking that some extra responsibility might do Mildred good, Miss Cackle asks her to look after the new first year, Enid Nightshade. Soon Maud feels Mildred hasn't got time for her any more & goes off in a huff. To make matters worse, Enid sneaked her pet monkey into the school & he's on the loose! Now Miss Hardbroom thinks the roving monkey is Ethel & that Mildred is obviously responsible!
Guest stars: Berwick Kaler (Frank Blossom), Poppy Gaye (Griselda Blackwood), Julia Malewski (Fenella Feverfew)
E7 Miss Cackle's Birthday SurpriseDec 3, 1998 · 24 min
Synopsis
Miss Cackle's birthday is a day of legendary boredom! Enid, determined not to sit through the boredom, drags a reluctant Mildred into a store cupboard. Ethel notices & locks the door on them! Inside the locked cupboard Mildred is in despair - this is the last straw, she's bound to be expelled! With the help of a badly damaged broom, they may be able to escape!
Guest stars: Poppy Gaye (Griselda Blackwood), Julia Malewski (Fenella Feverfew)
E8 The Great OutdoorsDec 10, 1998 · 24 min
Synopsis
A trip organized by Miss Drill is to be a strictly "no magic" camping trip. Things get even worse when the group encounters a Scout troop of mortal boys (Including Jay Baruchel) also camping in the woods. The two groups merge to compete together in team building activities. Soon though the "no magic" rule goes out the window, as Ethel is determined to win.
Guest stars: Tod Fennell (Spooky), Patrick Labbé (Serge Dubois), Jay Baruchel (Bean Pole), Anthony Etesonne-Bédard (Bounce), Anthony Salador (Tin Can)
E9 The Heat is OnDec 17, 1998 · 24 min
Synopsis
A summer heatwave has hit Cackle's & the girls are succumbing to the heat. Miss Cackle produces a magical soda, that is so refreshing it's all the girls can think about. Soon wanting more, Miss Cackle decides to have a contest to see who can make the best non magical soda. However Ethel decides performing a little bit of magic is worth beating Mildred.
Guest stars: Jessica Fox (Enid Nightshade), Berwick Kaler (Frank Blossom), Annette Badland (Mrs. Maria Tapioca)
E10 Sorcery and ChipsJan 7, 1999 · 24 min
Synopsis
After Mildred causes an accident in potions, the school requests funding for newer equipment. The School's administrator, who happens to be Ethel's father, thinks this is the perfect time to bring Cackle's into the modern age! After residual effects from Mildred's mistake mixes with the new technology causes an even bigger problem! Now they see modern technology is not all it's cracked up to be.
Guest stars: Jessica Fox (Enid Nightshade), Patrick Pearson (Mr. Hallow), Poppy Gaye (Griselda Blackwood), Julia Malewski (Fenella Feverfew)
E11 Let Them Eat CakeJan 14, 1999 · 24 min
Synopsis
Mildred & her friends plan on sneaking out of boundaries & go to a nearby sweets shop! Meanwhile a greedy businessman & his kind hearted, but weak willed assistant plan on converting the surrounding woods, the shop & even Cackle's into a pollution spewing factory! Now with a little help from an also rule breaking Miss Cackle, the girls form a plan to save the day!
Guest stars: Harry Hill (Peter Slyce), Stephen Spreekmeester (Sam Hope)
E12 Sweet Talking GuysJan 21, 1999 · 24 min
Synopsis
Chief Wizard, Egbert Hellibore & his three apprentice Wizards pay a visit to Cackle's Academy. The girls soon see how mischievous & underhanded the boys are & a prank war begins, with Mildred being blamed for it! Soon there will be a debate between the boys and the girls & Mildred finds the boys are using magical trickery to cheat! Now she plans on turning the tables on them!
Guest stars: Jessica Fox (Enid Nightshade), Terrence Hardiman (Grand Wizard Egbert Hellibore), Paul Child (Barry Dragonsbane), Poppy Gaye (Griselda Blackwood), Julia Malewski (Fenella Feverfew), Anthony Hamblin (Gary Grailquest), Guy Witcher (Merlin Langstaff)
E13 A Bolt from the BlueJan 28, 1999 · 24 min
Synopsis
It is nearly the end of Mildred's first year at Cackle's Academy & everyone is happy, except for Miss Cackle! She's short with all the students, particularly Mildred whom she threatens to expel. The girls soon learn that, it is in reality Agatha, Miss Cackle's evil twin, returned to take over the school! Now they must prove it to the other teachers & save the day!
Guest stars: Jessica Fox (Enid Nightshade), Jacki Webb (Millicent Coldstone), Jenny McCracken (Betty Bindweed)