The New Worst Witch

A gentle, playful boarding-school romp full of mild magical mischief, easy to dip into and harmless for young viewers.

Created by

Andrew Gunn, Bill Britten

Genres

Kids

Starring

Alice Connor, Elizabeth Bower, Caroline O'Neill

Overview

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.

How it feels

Light, whimsical, warm and campy. Brisk and easy to follow.

About

Friendship, coming-of-age, identity, loyalty

Content

No violence, gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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