Julia Jekyll and Harriet Hyde facts for kids

Julia Jekyll and Harriet Hyde was a fun British TV show for kids. It aired on BBC One in the UK. The show ran for 53 episodes between 1995 and 1998. It was a comedy series. The story was inspired by a classic book called Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson.

About the Story

The show follows a smart schoolgirl named Julia Jekyll. Olivia Hallinan plays Julia. For a science project, Julia creates a special drink called an elixir. But two school bullies, Nicole and Sharon, mess up her experiment. They are known as "The Blister Sisters." They add weird and dangerous things to Julia's drink. This includes a hair-restoring formula!

Julia's Secret Identity

When Julia sips her drink during a school demonstration, something amazing happens. She transforms into a big, hairy monster named Harriet Hyde! Harriet looks scary to most people around her. But she is actually harmless and friendly.

Julia's parents like Harriet a lot. They think Harriet is just Julia's friend. They do not know that Julia and Harriet are the same person. Julia has to work hard to keep her secret.

Dealing with Neighbors and Bullies

Julia's next-door neighbors are Jason and Mona Jitter. They are a very nervous couple. They are terrified of Harriet Hyde. They often have funny, unlucky meetings with her.

The Blister Sisters keep trying to get rid of Harriet. But their plans always backfire. Harriet often sends them flying across the room!

Finding a Cure

Harriet Hyde's effects usually wear off after a while. But they keep coming back unexpectedly. Julia's best friend, Edward Knickers, is the only one who knows her secret. He helps her hide it from everyone else. Julia tries to find a cure to stop turning into Harriet.

Life at Rocket Academy

Julia and Edward go to Rocket Academy. The teachers there are quite interesting. The headmaster is Memphis Rocket, a jolly hippie. His elderly mother is also there, and she is a terrible cook!

Lester Blister is the cruel uncle of the Blister Sisters. He is also a teacher. He secretly wants to take over the school.

Main Characters

Here are the main actors and the characters they played in the show:

• Olivia Hallinan as Julia Jekyll and the voice of Harriet Hyde (Harriet Hyde was played by John Asquith)
• Victoria Williams as Moira Jekyll (Julia's Mum)
• Ian Keith as Jerry Jekyll (Julia's Dad)
• Simon Green as Memphis Rocket (The Headmaster)
• Ann Emery as Mrs Rocket
• Robert Portal/Dale Rapley as Lester Blister
• Tiffany Griffiths as Nicole Blister
• Karen Salt as Sharon Blister
• Guy Edwards/Steven Webb as Edward Knickers
• Susie Brann as Mona Jitter
• John Elmes as Jason Jitter