An unlikely friendship between a young boy and a mischievous elderly witch leads to pure 80’s comedy gold. This DVD contains all episodes from series 1 and 2 and although no extras are included (behind the scenes etc) it doesn’t really matter as to get this released on legit DVD has been a challenging journey from viewers, very fond of the TV series. It’s a good clean 10 mins or so children’s classic that is family safe for all!
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Lovely 80's gem from the days of the CBBC Broom Cupboard!! Both principal and support cast in this series were just superb. The kids are brilliant, and Elizabeth Spriggs (who plays the witch), must surely appear here in one of her best loved roles. The first series was so popular when first shown in 1987 that a second was commissioned almost at once. A third may have followed, had it not been for the star of the show (Hugh Pollard - Simon) having grown up so much in the space of two years that he now appeared 'too old' to play the lead role. Both series appear in this lovely three disc set and the episodes were Produced by Angela Beeching and Directed by David Bell, both of whom went on to work on Grange Hill. Also, look out for a very young David Crane who plays Simon's friend Jimmy - he later starred as Barry Timpson in Grange as well. Amazing to watch these lost classics again almost 35 years on, but was upset to learn that 'Ilan Ostrove' who played 'Cuthbert' had died ten years after the second series was made aged just 22.... Buy it, Watch it, Enjoy it!!Read full review
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Fab fun for kids.
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Very very good
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