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The Worst Witch

  • TV Series
  • 1998–2001
  • TV-Y7
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
1.8K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,275
1,348
The Worst Witch (1998)
Coming-of-AgeQuirky ComedyAdventureComedyDramaFamilyFantasy

The adventures of Mildred Hubble, a witch attending Cackles Academy. She's called the "Worst Witch" because she's always caught getting into trouble.The adventures of Mildred Hubble, a witch attending Cackles Academy. She's called the "Worst Witch" because she's always caught getting into trouble.The adventures of Mildred Hubble, a witch attending Cackles Academy. She's called the "Worst Witch" because she's always caught getting into trouble.

  • Stars
    • Kate Duchêne
    • Georgina Sherrington
    • Emma Brown
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    1.8K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    4,275
    1,348
    • Stars
      • Kate Duchêne
      • Georgina Sherrington
      • Emma Brown
    • 17User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination total

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    Kate Duchêne
    Kate Duchêne
    • Miss Constance Hardbroom
    • 1998–2001
    Georgina Sherrington
    Georgina Sherrington
    • Mildred Hubble
    • 1998–2001
    Emma Brown
    • Maud Moonshine
    • 1998–2001
    Clare Coulter
    Clare Coulter
    • Miss Cackle…
    • 1998–2001
    Claire Porter
    • Miss Drill
    • 1998–2001
    Harshna Brahmbhatt
    • Jadu Wali
    • 1998–2001
    Holly Rivers
    • Drusilla Paddock
    • 1998–2001
    Jo Dyce
    • Ruby Cherrytree
    • 1998–2001
    Jessica Fox
    Jessica Fox
    • Enid Nightshade
    • 1998–2001
    Maria Bircher
    • Maud Moonshine
    • 1998–2000
    Katy Allen
    • Ethel Hallow
    • 1999–2001
    Una Stubbs
    Una Stubbs
    • Miss Bat
    • 1998–2000
    Poppy Gaye
    • Griselda Blackwood
    • 1998–2001
    Charlotte Powell
    • Harriet Goodcharm
    • 1998–2000
    Polly James
    • Miss Crotchet
    • 2000–2001
    Charlotte Knowles
    • Sybil Hallow
    • 1999–2001
    Julia Malewski
    • Fenella Feverfew
    • 1998–2000
    Felicity Jones
    Felicity Jones
    • Ethel Hallow
    • 1998–1999
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    User reviews17

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    dlarsen-4

    I liked it

    I don't really want to give my opinions on witches themselves, other than that it's ridiculous to form some sort of angry assumption that just because they're witches in a school that they're 'Wiccans'. It's a CHILDREN'S show. Not meant to be taken seriously, just for watching. I liked it when it was on, and think it did pretty well with the characters. If you're looking for a show that kids will enjoy watching (but hopefully won't take seriously and try to find a witch's school to join) then I think you should look into this one. It's funny, and even the girl who plays Mildred fits the part very well. Even though it's not on anymore, it was a pretty good show.
    riley453

    Brilliant show

    "Onward ever striving onward, proudly on our brooms we fly...." People who think they are wiccans should realize that "The Worst Witch" is a comedy and yes it is actually quite witty and it's harmless fun. Miss Hardbroom gives you quick dry humour and she is every pupils nightmare. This is a brilliant wee show, good laughs and good story lines, OK abit far fetched but its all make believe about witches. It's not meant to be hardcore modern witches. Cackles Academy has no power and they are very traditional to witch craft.

    It is a good show for kids to watch and to have fun with, a lovely wee slot for 30 minutes of the day. Well worth the watch! A+
    Jusenkyo_no_Pikachu

    Witchy time

    I first heard of The Worst Witch when I was 7 years old (my school librarian read part of it to the class). Then it faded almost to nothing in my mind. Then I saw Nickelodeon had a TV series, and I grew interested again. Thanks to the show, I have now read two of the books and I have also seen the TV movie with Tim Curry. It's an excellent series and I hear Mildred is now attending Weird Sister College.
    KarlSG

    What I thought of the TV adaptation a decade after I read the books.....

    10 years ago when I was a mere 8 years old I was a huge fan of "The Worst Witch" books by Jill Murphy. Then, a decade later I saw that a TV adaptation had been made and so I watched it with interest. And I was very impressed! As well as adapting the stories contained within the first 2 books ("The Worst Witch" and "The Worst Witch Strikes Again") the makers have also created some original stories which are just as good. The cast is excellent! Newcomer Georgina Sherrington was an ideal choice for Mildred Hubble, as were all of the actresses. The makers have also created characters that weren't in the books (such as Jadu Wali and Ruby Cherrytree), and developed characters that are only briefly mentioned in the books (such as Drucilla Paddock) which adds a little extra to the show. I did see the 1986 film starring Fairuza Balk and Tim Curry a long time ago (a decade or more) and from what I can remember it wasn't as good as this TV series. Overall, the cast and crew have done an excellent job and fans of the books both young and old will love it!
    LionessRampant

    Great show

    I have been hooked on this show since I first saw it on HBO a few years ago. It is based on a children's book and turned out to be a pretty good adaptation. (There is also a movie starring Charlotte Rae) I do not agree with the other review of this show. It isn't about some religion, it is just about girls in an English boarding school. To make it fun and interesting, they made the girls witches. I think it is cool, and the adult actors do a great job (Hardbroom is my favorite of all the characters), there is some real talent in this show. The plots are interesting, and it shows the classic veiw of witches because that is all most people ever see. HBO does not produce this show, it isn't one of there original series. So if it doesn't seem on par with Sex and the City, that's because it isn't. I only have two problems, one is that HBO has dubbed the younger actresses voices, apparently they think Americans can't understand English accents. The second is that HBO only shows the first two seasons of the show. There are three seasons and a sequel show. But, all in all, it's a good time.

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    • Trivia
      The similarities between this and the Harry Potter series have been noted for years. Kate Duchêne was even offered a part in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002), but turned it down out of loyalty to The Worst Witch franchise.
    • Crazy credits
      The opening credits for the pilot feature a different music track than the other episodes which have the school song as the theme.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Savannah Guthrie and Matt Lauer/Felicity Jones/FKA Twigs (2014)

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    • Release date
      • July 14, 1999 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • Canada
    • Official site
      • Galafilm Productions Incorporated
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Cô Phù Thủy Nghịch Ngợm
    • Filming locations
      • Castell Coch, Tongwynlais, South Glamorgan, Wales, UK(Cackles Academy exterior)
    • Production companies
      • Canada Television and Cable Production Fund License Program (CTCPF)
      • Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC)
      • Canadian Television Fund
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      30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo

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