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1. The Worst Witch (1986 TV Movie)

G | 70 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy

Mildred Hubble (Fairuza Balk) is one of the young girls at a prestigious witch academy. She can't seem to do anything right and is picked on by classmates and teachers. The headmistress of ... See full summary »

Director: Robert Young | Stars: Diana Rigg, Charlotte Rae, Tim Curry, Fairuza Balk

Votes: 3,137

2. The Worst Witch (2017– )

TV-Y7 | 30 min | Family, Fantasy

Mildred lives an ordinary life until the day that Maud Spellbody crashes her broomstick into their balcony. Maud then introduces Mildred to Cackle's Academy--a school for young witches set high on a mountaintop.

Stars: Raquel Cassidy, Jenny Richardson, Clare Higgins, Dagny Rollins

Votes: 3,148

3. The Worst Witch (1998–2001)

TV-Y7 | 30 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

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, Clare Coulter

Votes: 1,754

4. Jackanory (1965–1996)

15 min | Family, Fantasy

A celebrity reads a story, enhancing it in ways that will entice the most restless of children.

Stars: Bernard Cribbins, Kenneth Williams, Martin Jarvis, John Grant

Votes: 423

5. Breakfast (2000– )

180 min | News, Talk-Show

The BBC's flagship morning news programme covering current affairs, business and sports, plus guest interviews and weather reports.

Stars: Charlie Stayt, Carol Kirkwood, Bill Turnbull, Sian Williams

Votes: 418

6. CBeebies Bedtime Story (2006– )

10 min | Short, Family

A special guest reads a children's bedtime story.

Stars: Justin Fletcher, Floella Benjamin, Tom Hardy, Derek Jacobi

Votes: 92

7. Picture Book: An Illustrated History of Children's Literature (2008)

60 min | Documentary

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Stars: Sarah Parish, Peter Hunt, Nicolette Jones, Shirley Hughes

8. Breakfast (2000– )
Episode: Episode dated 7 October 2005 (2005)

News, Talk-Show

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Stars: Simon McCoy, Sarah Beeny, Jean Broke-Smith, Babette Cole

9. The Worst Witch (1998–2001)
Episode: The Great Outdoors (1998)

TV-Y7 | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

It's half-term, and the girls are off on a "strictly no magic" camping trip with Miss Drill and Miss Hardbroom. Mildred soon breaks this rule, after she attempts to lighten their loads. ... See full summary »

Director: Stefan Pleszczynski | Stars: Georgina Sherrington, Felicity Jones, Emma Brown, Clare Coulter

Votes: 25

10. The Worst Witch (1998–2001)
Episode: The Lost Chord (2001)

TV-Y7 | 23 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

Love is in the air, or at least Miss Crotchet thinks it is. The visiting Professor Von Raffenberg seems to be smitten with her, but it turns out he is a conman, who is looking for the Lost ... See full summary »

Director: Stefan Pleszczynski | Stars: Jeremy Clyde, Kate Duchêne, Dawn Ford, Poppy Gaye

Votes: 13

11. The Worst Witch (1998–2001)
Episode: A Mean Halloween (1998)

TV-Y7 | 23 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

"Moonlight! Starlight! The Bogies will be out tonight! Give us a candle - give us a light! If you don't you'll get a fright. It's Punkie Night tonight! Time to meet - for a trick or treat! ... See full summary »

Director: Andrew Morgan | Stars: Georgina Sherrington, Felicity Jones, Emma Brown, Clare Coulter

Votes: 20

12. The Worst Witch (1998–2001)
Episode: An Unforgettable Experience (2000)

TV-Y7 | 24 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

Mildred, Maud, Ethel and Drusilla are sent on work experience to Mrs Cosie's Cafe - and learn all there is to learn about the restaurant business.

Director: Andrew Morgan | Stars: Georgina Sherrington, Katy Allen, Emma Brown, Clare Coulter

Votes: 16

13. The Worst Witch (1998–2001)
Episode: Animal Magic (1999)

TV-Y7 | 24 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

It's the start of the summer term and there's a blizzard raging outside Cackle's Academy. The girls are all desperately trying to stay warm and Miss Drill tries to get the blood flowing by ... See full summary »

Director: John Smith | Stars: Georgina Sherrington, Emma Brown, Clare Coulter, Kate Duchêne

Votes: 17

14. The Worst Witch (1998–2001)
Episode: Art Wars (2001)

TV-Y7 | 23 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

Mildred discovers that there is something which she is not worst at - drawing. Ethel, however, who can't bear the thought of anybody being better than her at anything, is determined to ... See full summary »

Director: Stefan Pleszczynski | Stars: Georgina Sherrington, Katy Allen, Emma Brown, Clare Coulter

Votes: 13

15. The Worst Witch (1998–2001)
Episode: Better Dead Than Co-Ed (2001)

TV-Y7 | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

There is rumour of a merger between Cackle's Academy and Camelot College, but Mildred and her friends devise a plan which is guaranteed to make Miss Cackle change her mind.

Director: Andrew Morgan | Stars: Georgina Sherrington, Katy Allen, Emma Brown, Clare Coulter

Votes: 16

16. The Worst Witch (1998–2001)
Episode: Fair Is Foul and Fouls Are Fair (2000)

TV-Y7 | 24 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

The girls are getting bored and restless, and they can't wait for the term to end. Miss Drill introduces the girls to basketball and arranges a friendly match with the Hevversham Hevvies! ... See full summary »

Director: Stefan Pleszczynski | Stars: Katy Allen, Maria Bircher, Harshna Brahmbhatt, Emma Brown

Votes: 21

17. The Worst Witch (1998–2001)
Episode: Green Fingers and Thumbs (2000)

TV-Y7 | 24 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

Mildred's potion exam, and a gardening competition for Mr. Blossom are both happening at the same time. Mildred's chances of passing look slim, as Ethel and Drusilla conspire to get her ... See full summary »

Director: Stefan Pleszczynski | Stars: Katy Allen, Maria Bircher, Harshna Brahmbhatt, Emma Brown

Votes: 17

18. The Worst Witch (1998–2001)
Episode: Just Like Clockwork (2000)

TV-Y7 | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

Miss Hecketty Broomhead returns to Cackle's Academy to take over while Miss Cackle goes to look after her sick aunt. Her insistence on rigid time-keeping proves to be her undoing, and Miss Cackle is welcomed back with open arms.

Director: Alex Kirby | Stars: Georgina Sherrington, Katy Allen, Emma Brown, Clare Coulter

Votes: 15

19. The Worst Witch (1998–2001)
Episode: Let Them Eat Cake (1999)

TV-Y7 | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

Mrs Cosie's tearoom is a haven of peace and comfort for Miss Cackle, full of delicious goodies. It is, however, strictly out-of-bounds to the girls of the Academy. This doesn't deter ... See full summary »

Director: Stefan Pleszczynski | Stars: Georgina Sherrington, Emma Brown, Jessica Fox, Felicity Jones

Votes: 14

20. The Worst Witch (1998–2001)
Episode: The Genius of the Lamp (2000)

TV-Y7 | 24 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

Sybil, Clarice and the other first years are left with Miss Bat and Miss Drill while the rest of the school is away on a trip. The two teachers see this as an opportunity to put all their ... See full summary »

Director: Stefan Pleszczynski | Stars: Maria Bircher, Flaminia Cinque, Kate Duchêne, Poppy Gaye

Votes: 15

21. The Worst Witch (1998–2001)
Episode: The Heat Is On (1998)

TV-Y7 | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

A heatwave has struck Cackle's Academy and Miss Bat has let the girls practice their Chanting outside. The girls use it as an opportunity to sunbathe on the broomshed roof, until Miss ... See full summary »

Director: Andrew Morgan | Stars: Georgina Sherrington, Emma Brown, Clare Coulter, Kate Duchêne

Votes: 22

22. The Worst Witch (1998–2001)
Episode: The Inspector Calls (1999)

TV-Y7 | 24 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

Panic spreads amongst the teachers of Cackle's Academy; they're going to have a visit from the Witch School Inspectorate, Ofwitch. The particular individual appointed to inspect Cackle's ... See full summary »

Director: John Smith | Stars: Georgina Sherrington, Emma Brown, Clare Coulter, Kate Duchêne

Votes: 17

23. The Worst Witch (1998–2001)
Episode: The Uninvited (2001)

TV-Y7 | 23 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

Mildred & Jadu's expulsions are on the horizon & the other girls try to find a way to save them. The girls plan on running Maude for Head girl hoping to use their influence to save the two.... See full summary »

Director: Stefan Pleszczynski | Stars: Georgina Sherrington, Katy Allen, Emma Brown, Clare Coulter

Votes: 15

24. The Worst Witch (1998–2001)
Episode: The Witchy Hour (2000)

TV-Y7 | 23 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

Cackle's Academy takes part in a radio quiz show against girls from the dreaded Pentangle's School. Miss Hardbroom refuses to have anything to do with it, but in the end she saves the Academy from humiliation.

Director: Alex Kirby | Stars: Georgina Sherrington, Katy Allen, Emma Brown, Clare Coulter

Votes: 16

25. The Worst Witch (1998–2001)
Episode: When We Feast at the Midnight Hour (1998)

TV-Y7 | 23 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

Mildred Hubble and Maud Moonshine are now best of friends and, often to be found in their company, are Ruby and Jadu. Ethel and Drusilla however, are always trying to stir up trouble ... See full summary »

Director: Andrew Morgan | Stars: Annette Badland, Maria Bircher, Harshna Brahmbhatt, Emma Brown

Votes: 22

26. The Worst Witch (1998–2001)
Episode: A Pig in a Poke (1998)

TV-Y7 | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

It's time for the presentation of the kittens - the black cat will sit decoratively on the end of each girl's broomstick when they fly. Mildred nearly doesn't get one at all, and when she ... See full summary »

Director: Andrew Morgan | Stars: Georgina Sherrington, Felicity Jones, Emma Brown, Clare Coulter

Votes: 20

27. The Worst Witch (1998–2001)
Episode: The Battle of the Broomsticks (1998)

TV-Y7 | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

"Onward, ever striving onward, Proudly on our brooms we fly. Straight and true above the treetops Shadows on the moonlit sky." The strains of the school song can be heard echoing through ... See full summary »

Director: Andrew Morgan | Stars: Georgina Sherrington, Felicity Jones, Emma Brown, Clare Coulter

Votes: 38

28. The Worst Witch (1998–2001)
Episode: A Bolt from the Blue (1999)

TV-Y7 | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

It is nearly the end of Mildred's first year at Cackle's Academy. One night, there is a strange, fierce wind which blasts through the castle, rattling and shaking everything and giving ... See full summary »

Director: Andrew Morgan | Stars: Georgina Sherrington, Clare Coulter, Emma Brown, Kate Duchêne

Votes: 21

29. The Worst Witch (1998–2001)
Episode: Double, Double, Toil and Trouble (1998)

TV-Y7 | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

A distressed Mildred runs off with Tabby in her bag, and stopping to rest in the valley below she comes upon a group of witches. They are planning to take over Cackle's Academy by turning ... See full summary »

Director: Andrew Morgan | Stars: Maria Bircher, Harshna Brahmbhatt, Emma Brown, Clare Coulter

Votes: 20

30. The Worst Witch (1998–2001)
Episode: It's a Frogs Life (1999)

TV-Y7 | 23 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

Ethel thinks it's Mildred's fault that Sybil is always following her around, so when things go too far during a lesson of broomstick flying, Ethel vows to get her back. When Tabby falls off... See full summary »

Director: John Smith | Stars: Georgina Sherrington, Katy Allen, Emma Brown, Clare Coulter

Votes: 17

31. The Worst Witch (1998–2001)
Episode: Miss Cackle's Birthday Surprise (1998)

TV-Y7 | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

Miss Cackle's birthday is a day of indescribable boredom where the girls are all expected to sing, recite or chant for her in the Great Hall. Maud is getting special coaching for her ... See full summary »

Director: Stefan Pleszczynski | Stars: Georgina Sherrington, Emma Brown, Clare Coulter, Kate Duchêne

Votes: 18

32. The Worst Witch (1998–2001)
Episode: Monkey Business (1998)

TV-Y7 | 24 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

A new term and Mildred arrives back at school with trepidation. Thinking that some extra responsibility might do her some good, Miss Cackle asks Mildred to look after a new first year, Enid... See full summary »

Director: Stefan Pleszczynski | Stars: Georgina Sherrington, Emma Brown, Clare Coulter, Kate Duchêne

Votes: 18

33. The Worst Witch (1998–2001)
Episode: Old Hats and New Brooms (1999)

TV-Y7 | 25 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

Mildred arrives for her second year at Cackle's in a positive mood. There's a new intake of young would-be witches one of whom, Sybil, seems particularly wimpy. Mildred, in an attempt to be... See full summary »

Director: Andrew Morgan | Stars: Georgina Sherrington, Katy Allen, Emma Brown, Clare Coulter

Votes: 16

34. The Worst Witch (1998–2001)
Episode: Sorcery and Chips (1999)

TV-Y7 | 23 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

During a potion lesson to make the elixir of life, Mildred accidentally drops a cyberpup, lent to her by Ruby, into her cauldron. The potion froths and gurgles and overflows the sides of ... See full summary »

Director: Stefan Pleszczynski | Stars: Georgina Sherrington, Emma Brown, Joanna Dyce, Felicity Jones

Votes: 18

35. The Worst Witch (1998–2001)
Episode: Sweet Talking Guys (1999)

TV-Y7 | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

The Chief Wizard, Egbert Hellibore, comes to give a talk to the girls on Spells, Potions, and Gourmet Cooking. The girls are given strict instructions about behaviour by Miss Cackle and H.B... See full summary »

Director: Andrew Morgan | Stars: Georgina Sherrington, Felicity Jones, Emma Brown, Harshna Brahmbhatt

Votes: 17

36. The Worst Witch (1998–2001)
Episode: The Unfairground (2001)

TV-Y7 | 24 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

As their third year grows to a close the girls sneak out to attend a local Fair. When Miss Cackle discovers them, she hears Mildred mocking her, the usually kind Miss Cackle punishes the ... See full summary »

Director: Stefan Pleszczynski | Stars: Georgina Sherrington, Clare Coulter, Kate Duchêne, Polly James

Votes: 12

37. The Worst Witch (1998–2001)
Episode: Up in the Air (2000)

TV-Y7 | 23 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

Frank's nephew Charlie has arrived for another weekend visit to Cackle's. He's fed up with his own school and jealous of the fun the girls seem to have at the Academy, so he persuades his ... See full summary »

Director: Stefan Pleszczynski | Stars: Katy Allen, Maria Bircher, Harshna Brahmbhatt, Emma Brown

Votes: 15

38. The Worst Witch (1998–2001)
Episode: Learning the Hard Way (2000)

TV-Y7 | 23 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

Miss Cackle's young niece, Gabrielle Gribble, comes to the Academy for teaching practice and Mildred Hubble and her friends teach her far more than she ever learned at WitchTraining College.

Director: Alex Kirby | Stars: Georgina Sherrington, Emma Brown, Katy Allen, Clare Coulter

Votes: 12

39. The Worst Witch (1998–2001)
Episode: The Hair Witch Project (2000)

TV-Y7 | 23 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

It's time for the dreaded Third Year Witch Project. Nerves are frayed and unlikely partnerships forged. The final demonstration in the Great Hall nearly ends in disaster, but all the girls work together to make the day memorable.

Director: Alex Kirby | Stars: Georgina Sherrington, Emma Brown, Katy Allen, Clare Coulter

Votes: 11

40. The Worst Witch (1998–2001)
Episode: Which Witch Is Which? (2000)

TV-Y7 | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

Ruby uses her appliance of science to unlock the secrets of the past - but disaster very nearly ensues and it is only thanks to Mildred's quick thinking that the Castle is saved.

Director: Alex Kirby | Stars: Georgina Sherrington, Katy Allen, Emma Brown, Clare Coulter

Votes: 12

41. The Worst Witch (1998–2001)
Episode: Cinderella in Boots (2000)

TV-Y7 | 23 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

Cackle's Academy is staging a Pantomime for the Christmas season. Needless to say there is as much drama off-stage as there is on, and only with the help of a certain amount of magic does ... See full summary »

Director: Andrew Morgan | Stars: Georgina Sherrington, Katy Allen, Emma Brown, Clare Coulter

Votes: 14

42. The Worst Witch (1998–2001)
Episode: Secret Society (2000)

TV-Y7 | 24 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

Mildred and her friends try to join Ethel's Cauldron Club, but Mildred fails the initiation test. Fenella and Griselda, however, come to the rescue and the Dangerous Old Books Society - DOBS - is formed.

Director: Andrew Morgan | Stars: Katy Allen, Harshna Brahmbhatt, Emma Brown, Clare Coulter

Votes: 16

43. The Worst Witch (1998–2001)
Episode: Alarms and Diversions (1999)

TV-Y7 | 24 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

Miss Cackle decides it's time to upgrade the school's alarm system and Mr. Blossom, the handyman, has concocted a wonderful contraption with levers and pulleys all around the school. It is ... See full summary »

Director: Andrew Morgan | Stars: Georgina Sherrington, Katy Allen, Emma Brown, Clare Coulter

Votes: 15

44. The Worst Witch (1998–2001)
Episode: Carried Away (1999)

TV-Y7 | 24 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

It's half-term, and Mildred and her friends set off to visit Algernon at his riverside retreat. Mildred has been told to leave her cat behind, but when no one is looking she manages to ... See full summary »

Director: Andrew Morgan | Stars: Georgina Sherrington, Katy Allen, Emma Brown, Clare Coulter

Votes: 16

45. The Worst Witch (1998–2001)
Episode: Crumpets for Tea (1999)

TV-Y7 | 24 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

Chief Wizard Hellibore is to give a master class in magic to the girls of Cackle's Academy. This is an ideal opportunity for Mildred to enlist his help to change her newfound frog friend ... See full summary »

Director: John Smith | Stars: Georgina Sherrington, Katy Allen, Emma Brown, Clare Coulter

Votes: 15

46. The Worst Witch (1998–2001)
Episode: The Dragon's Hoard (1999)

TV-Y7 | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

Miss Hardbroom is lying unconscious on a little boat with Tabby, Mildred's smuggled cat, heading towards the rapids. Ethel and Drusilla have cast the boat adrift, not realizing that H.B. is... See full summary »

Director: Andrew Morgan | Stars: Katy Allen, Maria Bircher, Harshna Brahmbhatt, Emma Brown

Votes: 16

47. The Worst Witch (2017– )
Episode: Ethel Hallow to the Rescue part 1 (2019)

TV-Y7 | 28 min | Family, Fantasy

Mildred and Ethel get together to steal a special gift on Miss Bat's wedding day. Sybil and Clarice make an error on an assignment.

Director: Dermot Boyd | Stars: Bella Ramsey, Jenny Richardson, Megan Hughes, Zita Sattar

Votes: 37

48. The Worst Witch (2017– )
Episode: Ethel Hallow to the Rescue part 2 (2019)

TV-Y7 | Family, Fantasy

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Director: Dermot Boyd | Stars: Bella Ramsey, Jenny Richardson, Megan Hughes, Zita Sattar

Votes: 37

49. The Worst Witch (2017– )
Episode: The Three Impossibilities (2020)

TV-Y7 | 30 min | Family, Fantasy

When a botched potions experiment leaves Mildred with a whole new look, can she complete three impossible challenges and reverse the spell before the sun goes down?

Director: Dirk Campbell | Stars: Lydia Page, Jenny Richardson, Kelsey Calladine-Smith, Megan Hughes

Votes: 53

50. The Worst Witch (2017– )
Episode: Gertrude the Great (2020)

TV-Y7 | Family, Fantasy

Enid's attempt to help Mildred win her first head girl challenge backfires when she summons Cackle's first-ever head girl, Gertrude the Great, to lend a helping hand.

Director: Dirk Campbell | Stars: Lydia Page, Shauna Shim, Clare Higgins, Dagny Rollins

Votes: 41