The Worst Witch

7/13/2024

Advent Calendar House

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🎃 It’s 1986, and one student at a magical boarding school is struggling to fit in while having to deal with a hard-nosed potions teacher and bullying from a golden child whose father will hear about this, but finds comfort in broom flying and encouragement from the kindly old headmaster.

No, not that one.

🎙️ Becca Petunia and Lindy Kempe join us for “The Worst Witch,” adapted from the original beloved series of books about a quirky boarding school for witches. This Halloween special stars a young Fairuza Balk, featuring Dianna Rigg, Charlotte Rae in a dual role, and Tim Curry in the trippiest ’80s music video.

📺 You can watch “The Worst Witch” on the Internet Archive.

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💬 Topics & Tangents:

Find “The Worst Witch” book at your local library.

St. Michael’s College is for sale.

Pam Jones (Donna) — formerly Kate Buckley before another actress took that name while she was on hiatus — is now a ceramic artist.

The kitten ceremony background music sounds kind of like Zelda’s Lullaby.

Mildred and Ethel’s rivalry gave us “Owl House” vibes.

Toonces the Driving Cat.

One student is a future Teletubby!

Becca on Movin’ Right Along discussing Tim Curry singing in “Muppet Treasure Island.”

Both Tim Curry and Sebastian from “The Little Mermaid” sing “begin the Beguine.”