Weirdsister College is the sequel to British children's television series The Worst Witch (1998–2001), based on The Worst Witch books by Jill Murphy. Weirdsister College aired on ITV from 28 November to 14 December 2001.
Production
Before the release of Season 3 The Worst Witch the creators of the show realized that the actresses in the show were getting older and that making a potential fourth season after season 3 would be difficult. So instead, the creators were hired to create a sequel show to The Worst Witch which began development in early 2001.
The show was cancelled in 2002.
Plot
The show follows Mildred Hubble (Georgina Sherrington) in her first year at Weirdsister College, a university for students of magic. In a similar way to her adventures at Cackle's Academy, Mildred usually messes up, but saves the day in the end. The series has a darker tone than The Worst Witch, with evil creatures and a possible doomsday.
The College
Weirdsister College in Cambridge 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 legends, such as 'The Agonies' the games held once a year, the prize is possession of The Golden Cauldron, a highly magical artefact, 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 Foster's 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.
Characters and cast
The Staff
Professor Alicia Thunderblast (Charmian May) – the director of the College. Experienced witch, trombone player and almost as partial to cakes as Miss Cackle. Dr.Claire Wendle (Jaye Griffiths) – 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 Loren) – An American wizard who looks to broaden the boundaries of magic with science and his inventions. Got himself into trouble with Dewdrop on his 2nd day, by performing magic on a Friday which broke the Bus Spell. Professor Johnathan Shakeshaft (John Rogan) – 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. Rose Dewdrop (Jenny Galloway) – The College's Beadle, Bursar, Doorkeeper and Mistress of Discipline, she takes care of the Foster's Effect and upholds the rules and regulations of the College, regularly fining the students.