The Worst Witch (The Movie)

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Based on Jill Murphy's book, this charming movie is set in an English boarding school for witches--complete with orange and black school uniforms, broom-flying exercises, and potion assignments for lab. The incompetent student of the title, Mildred, is played by a fetching young Fairuza Balk. Diana Rigg is the nasty head teacher, Tim Curry the (oddly) idolized Grand Wizard, and TV's Facts of Life maven Charlotte Rae does double duty as the school's kindly dean and her evil witch twin, who's bent on taking over the school. Directed by Robert Young, this 68-minute video features less than state-of-the-art effects and several songs that stop the action--most bizarrely an outdoor assembly performance by Curry that turns into a weird music video. Still, preteen girls will identify with the beleaguered heroine who overcomes her wickedly snooty rival, a teacher who doesn't believe in her, and a band of dastardly witches and, of course, saves the day. (Ages 6 and older) --Kimberly Heinrichs

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Childhood fav.......2007-09-15

I am very happy I purchased this movie. It was a childhood favorite and now as I have children I can let them enjoy it.

Mildred.......2007-08-10

You are worst little witch of them all.
Diana Rigg, Charlotte Rae, Tim Curry

entertaining.......2007-07-27

this movie i liked since when it first came out on tv, so when i saw it on amazon i thought my kids would like it and they do, so if your looking for family movie thats funny and entertaining this a good one i still like it even as an adult

best witch movie ever =D.......2007-06-15

I have always LOVED this movie.. I keep losing it or watching it so many times it will no longer play so I have to keep rebuying it. I can't wait until my own children are old enough to enjoy it.

The Worst Witch.......2007-05-14

This is one of the movies I grew up watching every year on Halloween. It is not full of Sci-Fi Graphics, but this is a family friendly movie that encourages everyone to next give up. Mildred is one of those kids who can never seem to do anything right, but when she looks past failure and tries her best, magical things happen.

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Essential for Pre-teen girls - Episodes 1-6, series One
Worst witch is best witch
BIG Difference between "English" and "UK English"
The Worst Witch Collection, The Worst Collection Is Wright !
A converted fan!

The Worst Witch Collection - Set 1
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Release Date: 2002-02-08

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The Worst Witch set contains seven episodes of the popular TV series. Based on the internationally bestselling books of Jill Murphy that are said to have been an inspiration to J.K. Rowling and the Harry Potter books, the 25-minute episodes chronicle the hilarious adventures of would-be witch Mildred Hubble. Aimed at 5- to 11-year-olds, the set starts with Mildred's first day at Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches, a secondary boarding school that emphasizes discipline and traditional values but that also teaches young girls how to ride broomsticks, chant, and cast spells. Mildred gets off to a flying start when arriving late on her broomstick: she crashes into the school bins. The strong storylines focus mainly on whether Mildred will make the grade as a bona fide witch and her continuing rivalry with snooty Ethel Hallow. Whether Mildred is turning Ethel into a pig or being transformed into a frog, pre-teenagers will relate to the heroine, learning from her the importance of determination, imagination, and friends. There are admirable performances from Georgina Sherrington as Mildred, Kate Duchène as the stern Miss Hardbroom, Clare Coulter as the kindly Headmistress, and the renowned Una Stubbs as the eccentric Miss Bat, who spends school holidays in the cupboard. The stories are not scary, and the special effects are used sparingly but with good results. Particularly spectacular is the image at the start of each episode of students arriving for school on broomsticks. Entertaining, amusing, and captivating, pre-teenagers are in for a real treat! --Tracey Hogan, Amazon.com.uk

Customer Reviews:

Essential for Pre-teen girls - Episodes 1-6, series One.......2007-01-13

An excellent series about Mildred a young witch starting at Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches (a witch's secondary boarding school). It's based on the few 'Worst Witch' books by Jill Murphy (an easy good read as well) - which were rather an inspiration for Harry Potter, but lacks those book's home life and complete world view. There are three TV Worst Witch series (UK years 7, 8 and 9 at school - secondary school 11 to 13 years old) - so it's well suited to younger secondary and primary school girls (6+).

This DVD has the first six episodes taken from the first series (year 7), including the first one ever screened, and so is very good value. Note that in the US this UK/Canadian series was rather tastelessly dubbed in `American' but fortunately there is a `UK English' option in the DVD setup menu where you can hear the stars real voices [the choice is yours]. The rest of series one is on the 'Miss Cackles Birthday Surprise and sorcery and chips' NTSC two DVD set', also available from Amazon.

Annoyingly only series 1 is available in the UK. In the US though the complete series two is available, so look out for the two double DVD region 1 sets 'Up in the air' (yellow cover -Mildred + Hardbroom) and 'Old hats and new brooms' (blue cover Mildred + 4 witches), also available from Amazon (and with UK English options).

At 9 these DVD's were my daughters favourite viewing and she now has all the original books (now at 12 she has now moved onto Charmed and Bewitched). The Worst Witch isn't as scary as Harry Potter and all the cast are really excellent in their roles - Miss Hardbroom [Kate Duchene] even turned down a role in the Harry Potter film to remain true to her TV character. The special effects are actually quite good as well and even the 'Cackles Academy' theme tune very catchy.

Typical quotes: "Magic must not be used for selfish or trivial ends!" - Miss Cackle, "Confidence and control, Mildred - that's the secret of success." - Miss Hardbroom. So highly recommended for non-boy offspring - this series is easily a notch above the average TV sitcom or teen movie.

Worst witch is best witch.......2006-11-10

My six-year-old daughter has fallen in love with Mildred Hubble, who is the worst witch in this British series. It's about a girl who goes off to school to learn to be a witch. It's not easy and she has many misadventures, but she also makes good friends and actually turns out to be a very good witch. My daughter keeps asking me if she can go to witch school, too. The series is nicely produced. It's light and interesting -- perfect for girls from 6 to 10.

BIG Difference between "English" and "UK English".......2006-06-29

I can't resist mentioning something here. For reasons known only to the folks at Bfs Entertainment, these six @ 25-minute episodes have been dubbed into 'American English.' The dubbing performers are very "broad" in their handling of the material, so folks like E. Vasquez may be forgiven for thinking that Georgina Sherrington "needs acting lessons." In fact all the ORIGINAL performances are fine (given the material!) If you should happen to run across this DVD, do yourself a favor and switch from the "English" default setting to "UK English" (Set Up language #5) before playing the episodes.

I suppose this collection had to be split into two @ 75-minute discs, but it seems like a waste of disk space! Of course they don't cost much in comparison to collections of 1-hour tv shows, but these six episodes are also far fewer than what would comprise a US tv season.

The episodes are cute variations on a Harry-Potter-esque theme, with awkward young tween-witch Mildred getting in continuous hot potion with strict and severe but relatively fair Miss Hardbroom (Kate Duchene). Duchene, Clare Coulter, and Una Stubbs perform engaging variations on the Snape, Dumbledore, and McGonagall characters of the Harry Potter movies (it's hard to believe this series aired three years before "Sorcerer's Stone.") I'd recommend for pre-14 girls who like fantasy.

The Worst Witch Collection, The Worst Collection Is Wright !.......2005-02-09

Obviously Tracey Hogan, of Amazon.com.uk didn't see the original movie. While it's true that at first this collection may satisfy your hunger for more antics by Mildred Hubble....
This Mildred (Georgina Sherrington) needs acting lessons !!!!!!!!! They all do !!!!!!! If you've seen the original movie, like I have. This series is disappointing to say the least !!!!!!!!!
The girl that played Mildred Hubble (Fairuza Balk) in the original movie was perfect for this role. She's enchanting especially when she's clumsy. Her wit and charm will keep you spell bound. This movie leaves you wanting to know more and wondering what happens next year like Harry Potter you're intrigued to go on.
The girl in the TV Series, however, leaves a sour taste in your mouth. When I bought the first video, by mistake, thinking that it was the original movie, I could not wait to get rid of it. I did not want this eyesore to contaminate my collection.
Even my niece who was 7 at the time, hated this movie but loved the original. When she saw that there was a series on tape she made me buy the first one then cried when she saw it and wanted to break it.
If you want quality and to have a great time, get the original, The Worst Witch (The Movie) and get it on DVD !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
They made a real big mistake not casting the original actress to play Mildred Hubble maybe that's why it took so long to make.

A converted fan!.......2004-11-22

I saw the original movie as a child and bought the dvd along with this series. I'd never seen the HBO series but I read most of the books. I wasn't sure what to expect but I loved it! It filled out a lot of the gaps in the movie version and I love this new Ms. Hardbroom. I've recently bought set 3 and 4 and I know I'll just love that too. I'm impressed that the audio tracks are multi-lingual...I'll get a kick out of watching it in Spanish and German! It's a great family show and the chemistry among the cast is great....I almost wish I was a kid again and in Ms. Cackles Academy!

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Essential for Pre-teen girls - Episodes 7-13, series One
the worst witch
worst witch is great
worst witch is great

The Worst Witch Collection - Set 2
Starring: Felicity Jones (II) , Katie Allen , and Isla Graham
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Essential for Pre-teen girls - Episodes 7-13, series One.......2007-01-13

An excellent series about Mildred a young witch starting at Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches (a boarding witch's secondary school). It's based on the few 'Worst Witch' books by Jill Murphy (a child's easy good read as well).

This DVD set has the last seven episodes taken from the first series (year 7), and so is very good value. Note that in the US this UK/Canadian series was tastelessly dubbed in `American' but fortunately there is a `UK English' option in the DVD setup menu so you can hear the stars real voices if you ish (the choice is yours). The rest of series one (episodes 1 to 6) is on the 'Battle of Broomsticks/Mean Halloween' two DVD NTSC set', also available from Amazon.

These DVD's are still some of my 11 year old daughters favourite viewing and would suite 8 upwards. They aren't as scary as Harry Potter and all the cast are really excellent in their roles - Miss Hardbroom [Kate Duchene] even turned down a role in the Harry Potter film to remain true to her TV character.

Typical quotes: "Magic must not be used for selfish or trivial ends!" - Miss Cackle, "Confidence and control, Mildred - that's the secret of success." - Miss Hardbroom. So highly recommended for non-boy offspring - this series is easily a notch above the average TV sitcom or teen movie.

the worst witch.......2002-04-09

The worst witch is the best tv show ive seen in years. That great acting of kate duchene's constance hardbroom brings her tall body of 5'10 and of her scary looking face & black tight dress that of a nice purple night gown. Kate looks like a baby when her hair is down she looks less scary then when it's up . It's a good show for kids & teenagers I've seen.

worst witch is great.......2001-11-14

My kids and I were lucky enough to get a advance promotional copy of this great DVD/VHS set. We have been fans of this show since it's been airing on HBO. If you are a Harry Potter fan than these videos and DVD's you will surely love. My girls just love all the capers and buggelings of Mildred (the female Harry Potter)and these programs are perfect for anyone who wants their kids to watch wholesome great family entertaiment.

worst witch is great.......2001-11-14

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Essential for Pre-teen girls - Episodes 1-6, series TWO
Enchantingly charming!

Worst Witch. Old Hats and New Brooms.
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Essential for Pre-teen girls - Episodes 1-6, series TWO.......2007-01-13

An excellent series about Mildred a young witch starting at Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches (a witch's secondary boarding school). It's based on the few 'Worst Witch' books by Jill Murphy (a child's easy good read as well).

This DVD set 'Old Hats & New Brooms' has the first six episodes taken from the second series (year 8 - age 12), and so is very good value. It's not avialable in the UK. Note that in the US this UK/Canadian series was sadly dubbed in `American' but fortunately there is a `UK English' option in the DVD setup menu if you wish to hear the stars real voices. The rest of series two (episodes 7-13) is on the 'Up in the air' two DVD NTSC set, also available from Amazon (it has a yellow cover). Unfortunately Worst Witch season three wasn't aired in the US and isn't available anywhere on DVD at the moment - however the New Worst Witch (Mildred's young cousin) is now airing on British TV, although only the actress who plays Miss Cackle remains in the new cast.

These DVD's are still my 11 year old daughters favourite viewing and would suite 8 upwards. They aren't as scary as Harry Potter and all the cast are really excellent in their roles - Miss Hardbroom [Kate Duchene] even turned down a role in the Harry Potter film to remain true to her TV character.

Typical quotes: "Magic must not be used for selfish or trivial ends!" - Miss Cackle, "Confidence and control, Mildred - that's the secret of success." - Miss Hardbroom. So highly recommended for non-boy offspring - this series is easily a notch above the average TV sitcom or teen movie.

Enchantingly charming!.......2004-10-02

Join Mildred for her second year at Cackle's Academy full of enchanting mischief and fun. Set 3 is the first part of the 2nd season and includes these episodes:

Old Hat's and New Brooms
Alarms and Diversions
It's a Frog's Life
Crumpets for Tea
The Inspector Calls
Animal Magic

There is also a few special features: Photo Gallery and Georgina Sherrington (Mildred) Interview - the same as was on Collection Set 2 (Miss Cackle's Birthday Surprise) - Cast Trivia and a brief overview on Making Potions and Casting Spells

I find The Worst Witch series delightfully charming and hope that they will soon get Seasons 3 and 4 on DVD as well!

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Essential for Pre-teen girls - Episodes 7-13, series TWO
Enchantingly charming!

Worst Witch - Set 4
Starring: Worst Witch
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Essential for Pre-teen girls - Episodes 7-13, series TWO.......2007-01-13

An excellent series about Mildred a young witch starting at Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches (a boarding witch's secondary school). It's based on the few 'Worst Witch' books by Jill Murphy (a child's easy good read as well).

This DVD set 'Up in the air' has the last seven episodes taken from the second series (year 8), and so is very good value. It's not avialable in the UK. Note that in the US this UK/Canadian series was badly dubbed in `American' but fortunately there is a `UK English' option in the DVD setup menu so you can hear the stars real voices if you wish. The rest of series one (episodes 1-6) is on the 'Old Hats & New Brooms' two DVD NTSC set', also available from Amazon. Sadly Worst Witch series three wasn't shown in the US, and isn't available anywhere at the moment.

These DVD's are still my 11 year old daughters favourite viewing and would suite 7 upwards. They aren't as scary as Harry Potter and all the cast are really excellent in their roles - Miss Hardbroom [Kate Duchene] even turned down a role in the Harry Potter film to remain true to her TV character.

Typical quotes: "Magic must not be used for selfish or trivial ends!" - Miss Cackle, "Confidence and control, Mildred - that's the secret of success." - Miss Hardbroom. So highly recommended for non-boy offspring - this series is easily a notch above the average TV sitcom or teen movie.

Enchantingly charming!.......2004-10-02

Join Mildred for her second year at Cackle's Academy full of enchanting mischief and fun. Set 4 is the second/last part of the 2nd season and includes these episodes:

Carried Away
The Dragon's Hoard
The Genius of the Lamp
Up in the Air
Fair is Foul and Fouls are Fair
Green Fingers and Thumbs
The Millennium Bug

There is also a few special features: Photo Gallery and Georgina Sherrington (Mildred) Interview - the same as was on Collection Set 2 (Miss Cackle's Birthday Surprise) - Cast Trivia and a brief overview on Making Potions and Casting Spells

I find The Worst Witch series delightfully charming and hope that they will soon get Seasons 3 and 4 on DVD as well!

The Worst Witch - Battle of the Broomsticks

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the worst witch is not the worst movie
The Worst Witch will charm you!
NOT JUST FOR KIDS

The Worst Witch - Battle of the Broomsticks
Starring: Felicity Jones (II) , Katie Allen , and Isla Graham
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the worst witch is not the worst movie.......2006-06-04

this is one of my favorite movies. It was made for tv and has 3 episodes.battle of the broomsticks shows Mildred's first day of school when she has her first run in with Ethel and miss Hardbroom.When we feast at the midnight hour is my favorite and I think the funniest one on this dvd,which includes her having a fishy little problem.A pig in a poke is barnyard fun when Ethel gets hers by being turned into a pig. This was made for younger viewers and while it has a theme that is similar to Harry Potter, it is more pleasant and suitable for younger children maybe 8 or 9 years old.There is no foul language and no sexual suggestion, just good clean fun.My son and I are quite fond of it i'm 44 and he's 25 yrs.old so kids of all ages even if they're just young at heart can appreciate this one

The Worst Witch will charm you!.......2003-09-28

BATTLE OF THE BROOMSTICKS
Poor Mildred Hubble makes a mess of her first day at Witch Academy. First, on her way to school, she runs afoul of snobby Ethel Hallow who'll become her arch enemy. Then she arrives late and the gate is closed on her. She clumsily flies over it and crash lands into a dust bin on the other side, narrow missing a collision with Miss Hardbroom, the strict no-nosense witch who'll be Mildred's home room teacher.
Luckily Mildred makes fast friends with the sweet, soft spoken Maud Moonshine. Who patches Mildred's now broken broom with packing tape. Having a bent broom won't help with the broomstick flying test, which the girls will have to pass in order to stay on at the academy. And Mildred's both afraid of heights and the dark, which will make the test difficult. But, she has the the help of her new friends, Maud, Ruby Cherrytree and Jadu Wali, and she'll need it.

WHEN WE FEAST AT THE MIDNIGHT HOUR.
Mildred and her friends plan a midnight raid on the kitchen, prompted by the disgusting school menu. Which is no fault of Miss Tapioca, the cook. She has to follow the school book of regulations on what to serve. And it always gets cold, on the long journey to the dining room.
Because of the complaints, Miss Cackle decides to eat the same food as the students. And discovers just how gross it is.
The girls' midnight feast is scheduled for the last night of Sir Walter's Wet Week, a time when a ghost is supposed to wander the corridors of the spooky old castle.

PIG IN A POKE
Mr. Blossom's nephew Charlie comes for a visit, and Ethel is being particulary snotty to Mildred. Especially after the cat presentation ceremony & Mildred is given cute tabby kitten, instead of the traditional black one, because they ran out. Ethel can't resist teasing. Mildred is pushed too far, and turns Ethel into a pig by accident (she was trying for a frog...)
Then Ethel trots off, getting lost, and Mr. Blossom takes her to a local pig farmer, who is taking his pigs to market that day!

Charlie takes an active part in the rescue, he knows a reversing spell, kind of..

Based on the books by Jill Murphy and presented in the U.S. on HBO. This is an incredible series. Heart warming, wholesome, and witty. I don't think it's for an specific age group, people of all ages will enjoy it. The scripts are very well written, very humorous. And the cast is excellent. They all seem to enjoy their roles very much. Georgina Sherrington will charm you, she's the perfect match for Mildred Hubble.

And that spooky castle is really cool. I wish there was a school like that. :-)

And I wish and hope that BFS video and Granada will put more episodes on vhs and dvd. There are more than what's in the two collections, including one of my favorites "It's a Frog's Life".

NOT JUST FOR KIDS.......2002-04-08

This is a great presentation from Canadian/United Kingdom productions for HBO family--Based on the whimsical childrens books by Jill Murphy.

Each episode is a half hour long, and there are three in this one---

BATTLE OF THE BROOMSTICKS-the series pilot. Shows Mildred Hubble (charmingly portrayed by Georgina Sherrington) she's running late for her first day at the academy, and she almost immediately runs afoul of Ethel Hallow, Mildred's nemesis in the series.
While Ethel is fashionably late, Mildred makes a mess of her first appearance, having to fly over the gate and crashing to some trash cans nearly missing the headmistress and Mrs. HardBroom.
Luckily she makes fast friends with the soft spoken Maud Moonshine.
She'll need moral support to get through the broomstick
aptitude test!

Episode 2- WHEN WE FEAST AT THE MIDNIGHT HOUR
Mildred and her friends must contend with the awful school food. Maybe if Mrs. Cackle eats the same food for a week she'll consider changing the menu..... Mildred decides she and her friends should have a midnight feast, going down to the kitchen past curfew, during "Sir Walter's Wet Week" when a ghost is supposed to wander the castle corridors.

Episode 3- PIG IN A POKE
Mr. Blossom brings his nephew Charlie for a visit to the school. Charlie decides to borrow Drusilla's cape and hat, to blend in, sneaking a peek at the big book of spells and attending the cat presentation. Mildred has to accept a cute tabby cat instead of a black one, since they ran out of them.
And Ethel of course has to bully Mildred, daring her to turn her into a frog, Mildred accepts the challege except turns her into a pig..Ethel then trots off, getting lost & mistaken as a stray pig from a local farm....Mildred can't remember the reversal spell, luckily Charlie knows one, but they better hurry and find Ethel.
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If you've read the books, I don't think you'll be disappointed with the adaption.

I think the best audio to play it in is "British English" which I'm sure it was filmed in, and sounds better in.

I also like the set, the outdoor scenes, actually shot outside, in beautiful woods or countryside...

This is great for children and those young at heart---be sure to get the Halloween episode 'A MEAN HALLOWEEN'

And I look forward to having my favorite two part episode "A Frog's Life" on DVD soon!

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See The Original and then comment!.......2005-02-09

The story line is ok but the series sucks!
See the Original movie with a fetching young Fairuza Balk as Mildred Hubble.
Even my niece who's 7 hated this movie but loved the original. When she saw that there was a series on tape she made me buy the first one then cried when she saw it and wanted to break it.
If you can, skip the music video by Curry and concentrate on the movie. You'll love it !!!!!!!!!!

THIS ISN'T THE FAIRUZA BALK FILM!.......2002-04-08

I don't know what those reviews below are.... But I think this series is better than that film.. DEFINITELY

This DVD is a great, charming, NOT CHEESY & A MORE MODERN adaption of the Jill Murphy books, starring GEORGINA SHERRINGTON as Mildred Hubble, the cute bumbling witch.

A co production from Canada/United Kingdom-for HBO family.

This is the second DVD---Battle Of The Broomsticks being the first----it contains three episodes. And is definitely viewable NOT JUST ON HALLOWEEN---

A MEAN HALLOWEEN----In the first episode, the girls learn that the school is preparing to put on a play for the grand wizard ---Miss Bats wants to do this hip Halloween song, but Miss HardBroom insists it be traditional.

Miss HardBroom's class has been chosen to represent the school, which makes her a little wary, because Mildred's in her class--To choose who will play the good witch Lucy who rescues the suffering peasants from a tyrannical Baron in the play, Miss HardBroom wants to be fair and picks the name out of a cauldron---and wouldn't you know it, it's Mildred!

Mildred's part means she has to brush up on her Broom flying skills. And she can't fly very well, on HER broom---since in the first episode it was broken in half and clumsily repaired with packing tape-- so Ethel reluctantly offers her broom, but she just can't be nice to poor Mildred and casts a spell on it --subsequently ruining the presentation when Mildred crashes in to the grand wizard.

Now everyone thinks it's Mildreds fault the school was humiliated--Mildred runs away

EPISODE TWO--DOUBLE DOUBLE TOIL AND TROUBLE
Is a continuance of episode one---Mildred discovers a plot to overtake the school by over-hearing three witches in the forest---one of whome looks remarkably like Miss Cackle---

Their plan is to sneak into the school and turn all the students and teachers into toads, since after Halloween it's a tradition for everyone to oversleep, it may have been easy if it weren't for Mildred!

In the third episode---MONKEY BUSINESS---
We meet new comer Enid Nightshade, Mildred is in charge of showing the new girl around. Enid is kind of quiet at first.
And she thinks the castle is pretty boring, no matter how exciting Mildred tries to make it sound.

But she's making trouble for Mildred--she purposely sings off key in chanting class, making Mildred laugh.
Mildred finds out she keeps a monkey "Coco"---

And she after she sees how mean Ethel is, Enid sabotages a stage set to fall right on her head----of course Miss HardBroom thinks it was Mildred--she gives Enid and Mildred the chore of scrubbing the staircase---but Enid ditches the job to have more fun

Mean while, Mr. Blossom is battling some kind of mutant fungus growing on the castle walls (yuk!)

And Enids monkey escapes from her room--going out Ethel's window, and putting on her school uniform tie in the process of climbing out on to the roof---Mildred has to chase after it on her broom---and we know flying isn't Mildred strong suit----

When HB sees Coco wearing Ethel's school uniform tie she thinks it's Ethel------Well we eventually see Enid isn't all that bad, when she comes to clear every thing up

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This is a delightful, whimsical and nicely presented----

If you're familiar with this series from HBO (and like it) THAT'S GREAT! --If you're not; check it out!

Great for children and people young at heart---beautifully filmed with great sets and outdoor scenes shot in the gorgeous Canadian countryside and forest---and with a wonderful cast--- VERY CUTE, WHOLESOME and LIKEABLE

MM & BB ;-)

Worst Witch the book!.......2001-12-24

I loved the book so much as a child that I read it to death! I've added the D.V.D to my wish list with my fingers crossed and hope to get it for my 8 year old son. Just an excuse for me to watch it though! I'm 28 now and am so glad to find it still popular all these years later, Mildred Hubble is the clumsy young girl we can all identify with. It's full of characters that are so like those we meet when at school that you feel empathy with Mildred. Who remembers the square creep like Ethel?

Definitly a must for nostalga and will live on in generations to come!

Great Movie.......2001-10-14

This movie brings back a lot of memories. And who ever wrote the offical review needs an additude adjustment cause there may be some strange parts in it but it is a gret movie! Tim Curry Rocks!

The Worst Witch - Miss Cackle's Birthday Surprise

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The Worst Witch - Miss Cackle's Birthday Surprise
Starring: Felicity Jones (II) , Katie Allen , and Isla Graham
Director: Stefan Pleszczynski , and Andrew Morgan
Manufacturer: Bfs Entertainment
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

General | Kids & Family | Genres | DVD | Video

7-9 Years | Kids & Family | Genres | DVD | Video

10-12 Years | Kids & Family | Genres | DVD | Video

General | Television | Genres | DVD | Video

( W ) | Titles | Features | DVD | Video

All Deals | Today's Deals in DVD | Special Features | DVD | Video

ASIN: B00005N5RC
Release Date: 2002-01-08

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Worst Witch Collection Set 4

Manufacturer: Bfs Video
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

7-9 Years | Kids & Family | Genres | DVD | Video

10-12 Years | Kids & Family | Genres | DVD | Video

General | Television | Genres | DVD | Video

Television | Boxed Sets | Stores | DVD | Video

( W ) | Titles | Features | DVD | Video
ASIN: B000077VPL
Release Date: 2002-10-01

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