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The Witches

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

Fantasy adventure starring Anjelica Huston, Mai Zetterling

After the death of his parents, young Luke travels to England with his grandmother, Helga. Helga has warned Luke about witches so he is not surprised when he discovers that their seaside hotel is the venue for an English witch convention. He is turned into a mouse after drinking the Grand High Witch's evil potion, and then has to try to thwart her plan to turn the nation's children into mice.
(1989. PG)
See Films: pages 50-72 ***

Contributors

Director:
Nicolas Roeg
Miss Ernst/Grand High Witch:
Anjelica Huston
Helga:
Mai Zetterling
Mr Jenkins:
Bill Paterson
Mrs Jenkins:
Brenda Blethyn
Mr Stringer:
Rowan Atkinson
Luke:
Jasen Fisher
Bruno Jenkins:
Charlie Potter
Miss Irvine:
Jane Horrocks
Source: Radio Times

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