Weirdsister College
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Weirdsister College is the sequel to successful British children's television series The Worst Witch
(1998–2001). Weirdsister College ran for only 13 episodes and there have been no publicised talks for a returning series.
From the 26th of October 2009 to mid November, Weirdsister College was shown on Citv Channel. All 13 episodes were shown and aired at 5.30pm to 6.00pm. When all the episodes were aired, The New Worst Witch began.
(Georgina Sherrington
) in her first year at Weirdsister College, a university for students of magic. Similar to her adventures at Cackle's, Mildred usually messes up, but saves the day in the end. The series has a darker side than The Worst Witch
, with evil creatures and a possible doomsday.
is an institution where successful students from magical academies and institutes of Great Britain
can further their magical education, and where qualified doctors and professors can teach and (along with the students) push the boundaries of magic with experiments. The college has many age-old traditions and legend
s, such as 'The Agonies' the games held once a year, the prize is possession of The Golden Cauldron, a highly magical artifact
, but the winner can only have it for one night.
Nearby, and owned by the College, is Misery's cafe
. This is the local hangout for the main characters, and is also the site of Jazz
concerts (in which one character, Thunderblast, plays the trombone). Some students had saved the cafe from closure by 'meddling' with time. Also in the town is Jenny Wendle's studio, where meditation classes are held.
The College is a highly magical building, and with so many spells and magical demonstrations being performed, the Fosters effect would destroy the building, so The Bus Spell covers the building and its grounds. This means that every Friday the college has no magic performed in it, or strange events may happen and chaos will rule.
released Weirdsister College on DVD
, in a boxset with Series 3 of The Worst Witch
, although it is titled as "Series 4" of The Worst Witch. Shock also released box sets of Series 1 & 2 of The Worst Witch, and Series 1 & 2 of The New Worst Witch. These are all on Region 4, being released only in Australia
, but playable in Region 2.
The Worst Witch (TV series)
The Worst Witch is a British ITV television series about a group of young witches at a Magic Academy. The series stars Georgina Sherrington and Felicity Jones, and is based on The Worst Witch books by Jill Murphy. It aired for a total of 3 series between 1998 and 2001 before being followed by...
(1998–2001). Weirdsister College ran for only 13 episodes and there have been no publicised talks for a returning series.
From the 26th of October 2009 to mid November, Weirdsister College was shown on Citv Channel. All 13 episodes were shown and aired at 5.30pm to 6.00pm. When all the episodes were aired, The New Worst Witch began.
Plot
We follow Mildred HubbleMildred Hubble (The Worst Witch)
Mildred Hubble is a major character in The Worst Witch children's book series by Jill Murphy. She is the main protagonist in all the books. She is friends with Maud Moonshine and Enid Nightshade and has a strong rivalry with Ethel Hallow and Drusilla Paddock....
(Georgina Sherrington
Georgina Sherrington
Georgina Sherrington is an actress best known for her portrayal of the character of Mildred Hubble in the children's series The Worst Witch , as well as the spin-off series Weirdsister College- The further Adventures of The Worst Witch , a British/Canadian co-production between ITV and TV Ontario,...
) in her first year at Weirdsister College, a university for students of magic. Similar to her adventures at Cackle's, Mildred usually messes up, but saves the day in the end. The series has a darker side than The Worst Witch
The Worst Witch
The Worst Witch is a series of children's novels written and illustrated by Jill Murphy and published by Puffin Books. The first book was published in 1974. They have become some of the most outstandingly successful titles on the Young Puffin paperback list and have sold more than 4 million copies....
, with evil creatures and a possible doomsday.
The College
Weirdsister College in CambridgeCambridge
The city of Cambridge is a university town and the administrative centre of the county of Cambridgeshire, England. It lies in East Anglia about north of London. Cambridge is at the heart of the high-technology centre known as Silicon Fen – a play on Silicon Valley and the fens surrounding the...
is an institution where successful students from magical academies and institutes of Great Britain
Great Britain
Great Britain or Britain is an island situated to the northwest of Continental Europe. It is the ninth largest island in the world, and the largest European island, as well as the largest of the British Isles...
can further their magical education, and where qualified doctors and professors can teach and (along with the students) push the boundaries of magic with experiments. The college has many age-old traditions and legend
Legend
A legend is a narrative of human actions that are perceived both by teller and listeners to take place within human history and to possess certain qualities that give the tale verisimilitude...
s, such as 'The Agonies' the games held once a year, the prize is possession of The Golden Cauldron, a highly magical artifact
Artifact (archaeology)
An artifact or artefact is "something made or given shape by man, such as a tool or a work of art, esp an object of archaeological interest"...
, but the winner can only have it for one night.
Nearby, and owned by the College, is Misery's cafe
Café
A café , also spelled cafe, in most countries refers to an establishment which focuses on serving coffee, like an American coffeehouse. In the United States, it may refer to an informal restaurant, offering a range of hot meals and made-to-order sandwiches...
. This is the local hangout for the main characters, and is also the site of Jazz
Jazz
Jazz is a musical style that originated at the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States. It was born out of a mix of African and European music traditions. From its early development until the present, jazz has incorporated music from 19th and 20th...
concerts (in which one character, Thunderblast, plays the trombone). Some students had saved the cafe from closure by 'meddling' with time. Also in the town is Jenny Wendle's studio, where meditation classes are held.
The College is a highly magical building, and with so many spells and magical demonstrations being performed, the Fosters effect would destroy the building, so The Bus Spell covers the building and its grounds. This means that every Friday the college has no magic performed in it, or strange events may happen and chaos will rule.
The Staff
- Professor Alicia Thunderblast (Charmian MayCharmian MayCharmian May was an English actress who appeared in The Good Life, Keeping Up Appearances and Bridget Jones's Diary....
) - The head of the College. Experienced witch, trombone player and almost as partial to cakes as Miss Cackle.
- Dr. Jenny Wendle (Jaye GriffithsJaye GriffithsJaye Griffiths is a British stage and television actress.Griffiths trained at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, and has appeared in many television dramas, including a starring role in Bugs, which ran for four series...
) - An experienced first year tutor, and Millie's mentor. Runs the Witches Practice in town and her knowledge is needed to help save the College.
- Dr. Andy Starfinder (Eric LorenEric LorenEric Loren is a London-based American actor and musician. He played Mr Diagoras and the Dalek Sec Hybrid in the long-running British TV series Doctor Who. He also played Kurtis Trent in Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness and a War Department Lieutenant in Saving Private Ryan...
) - An American wizard who looks to broaden the boundaries of magic with science and his inventions. Got himself into trouble with Beetle on his 2nd day, by performing magic on a Friday which broke the Bus Spell.
- Professor Johnathan Shakeshaft (John RoganJohn Rogan (actor)John Rogan is an Irish actor who has appeared in many films and TV programmes over the past thirty years. Rogan was born and educated in Waterford, Ireland and was best known as a stage actor in many productions ranging from Shakespearean plays to musicals and contemporary drama...
) - The oldest member of staff, teaches (and forgets) various types of magic but spends most of his time asleep. Rumours about him are that he is mad and that he is from medieval times.
- Veronica Dewdrop (Jenny GallowayJenny GallowayJenny Galloway is a British actress, and singer best known for her stage career.Theatre credits include:* Madame Thénardier - Les Misérables* Widow Corney - Oliver!...
) - 'The Beetle', as the students know her. She takes care of the Foster's Effect and upholds the rules and regulations of the College. She also handles the College's finances, administration and emergency protocols.
Students
- Mildred HubbleMildred Hubble (The Worst Witch)Mildred Hubble is a major character in The Worst Witch children's book series by Jill Murphy. She is the main protagonist in all the books. She is friends with Maud Moonshine and Enid Nightshade and has a strong rivalry with Ethel Hallow and Drusilla Paddock....
(Georgina SherringtonGeorgina SherringtonGeorgina Sherrington is an actress best known for her portrayal of the character of Mildred Hubble in the children's series The Worst Witch , as well as the spin-off series Weirdsister College- The further Adventures of The Worst Witch , a British/Canadian co-production between ITV and TV Ontario,...
) - The main character of The Worst WitchThe Worst WitchThe Worst Witch is a series of children's novels written and illustrated by Jill Murphy and published by Puffin Books. The first book was published in 1974. They have become some of the most outstandingly successful titles on the Young Puffin paperback list and have sold more than 4 million copies....
. In this series, based on her artistic skills Millie gained a scholarship to the college. At the end of the first episode she cuts off her plaits after being cheated on by Nick Hobbes and Cas remarked them as being child-like.
- Ethel Hallow (Felicity JonesFelicity JonesFelicity Jones is an English actress from Birmingham. She is best known to television audiences for her role as the school bully Ethel Hallow in the first series of The Worst Witch and its sequel Weirdsister College...
) - Ethel is Millie's old nemesis from Cackle's. Upon their first encounter (where they are forced to share a room together) their mutual loathing resurfaces and Ethel claims that Mildred has no right to be in the college. However they become friends except in one episode where Ethel believes Mildred is trying to muscle in on her experimental team for which Doctor Starfinder chose her personally. Mildred states, however, that she "didn't ask to be his guinea pig". Ethel and Hobbes also nearly tear Millie and Ben apart when they imprison Mildred in the Experimental Magic Laboratory and put Ben in mortal danger. the only way for Mildred to save him was to get inside his head and use his voice to remove the Locking Spell that Hobbes had put on the door to maze he had placed miniture Ben and a very large rat into. Ethel returns with a brand new look but the same attitude.
- Deirdre Swoop (Stephanie Lane) - Old Hang from Pentangle's Academy, more chilled out in this series but loves a spot of jazz (even donning a trilby hat) and taking part in the annual games.
- Cas Crowfeather (Abeille Gelinas) - Millie's new best friend, hailing all the way from Canada to attend Weirdsister. She "replaces" Maud Moonshine who doesn't appear in the series.
- Nicholas "Nick" Hobbes (Bobby Barry) - Dark and secretive wizard, not liked by most of the students and has a meglomaniac side to him, it is also often suggested that he has feelings for Mildred.
- Azmat Madaridi (Sacha DhawanSacha DhawanSacha Dhawan is an English actor. He has performed on stage, film, television and radio. Dhawan was born in Bramhall, Stockport, Greater Manchester.-Career:...
) - Wizard, best friend of Tim.
- Tim Wraithewight (Kent RileyKent RileyKentigan Peter "Kent" Riley is an English actor, born in Fazakerley, Liverpool, & brought up in Lydiate, where he attended St Gregory's Junior School, where he caught the bug for acting, starring in many of the schools performing arts projects...
) - Wizard, comes from Bootle in Liverpool and best friend of Azmat.
Minor characters
- Ben Stemson (Christian CoulsonChristian CoulsonChristian Coulson is an English actor best known for playing Tom Marvolo Riddle in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.-Early life:...
) - Non-magical worker of Misery's (ran by his mother) and very good friend of Mildred, (Boyfriend from episode 6) although Mildred's witchiness almost ruined their blossoming relationship, he put the feelings aside and even helped use his scientific knowledge to save Weirdsister.
- Elaine Stemson (Heather WrightHeather WrightHeather Wright is an English actress, noted for her performances in film and television. Her film credits include: Psychomania, The Belstone Fox, Shout at the Devil and Inseminoid. On television, she has been seen in the following series: Arthur of the Britons, Survivors, Return of the Saint,...
) - Owner of Misery's, is into New Age Magic and loves her son a lot. She was very troubled when the Beetle threatened to close Misery's.
- Miss Hardbroom (Kate DuchêneKate DuchêneKate Duchêne , born Catherine Anne Purves Duchêne , is a British actress. She moved to France 3 weeks after her birth but moved back to England permanently in 1962, to the seaside town of Brighton. Kate started to act at the age of 14. In the 1980s however, Kate briefly went to Spain to teach...
) - Summoned by magic to test Mildred, to see if she was strong enough to enter Weirdsister as a student. Mildred passed and Miss Hardbroom wished her luck and smiled before returning to Cackles.
- Enid Nightshade (Jessica FoxJessica FoxJessica Fox is an English actress. She is most notable for playing young witch Enid Nightshade in the CITV show The Worst Witch, whom she began playing in the late 1990s...
) - Spent two days at Weirdsister after running away from Primrose Hill (another magic university) to see Millie, but leaves after revealing that she had been expelled from Primrose Hill for "over-partying".
Episode guide
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DVD release
In 2007, ShockShock
Circulatory shock, commonly known simply as shock, is a life-threatening medical condition that occurs due to inadequate substrate for aerobic cellular respiration...
released Weirdsister College on DVD
DVD
A DVD is an optical disc storage media format, invented and developed by Philips, Sony, Toshiba, and Panasonic in 1995. DVDs offer higher storage capacity than Compact Discs while having the same dimensions....
, in a boxset with Series 3 of The Worst Witch
The Worst Witch
The Worst Witch is a series of children's novels written and illustrated by Jill Murphy and published by Puffin Books. The first book was published in 1974. They have become some of the most outstandingly successful titles on the Young Puffin paperback list and have sold more than 4 million copies....
, although it is titled as "Series 4" of The Worst Witch. Shock also released box sets of Series 1 & 2 of The Worst Witch, and Series 1 & 2 of The New Worst Witch. These are all on Region 4, being released only in Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
, but playable in Region 2.