Wizards vs Aliens facts for kids
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| Written by | CBBC |
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| Composer(s) | Sam Watts, Dan Watts |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of series | 3 |
| No. of episodes | 36 (list of episodes) |
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| Original network | CBBC |
| Original release | 29 October 2012 – 25 November 2014 |
Wizards vs Aliens is a British science fantasy TV show. It was made by BBC Cymru Wales and FremantleMedia Enterprises for CBBC. The show was created by Russell T Davies and Phil Ford. It follows the adventures of Tom Clarke (Scott Haran), a 16-year-old wizard. His best friend is Benny Sherwood (Percelle Ascott), who is very good at science. Together, they fight against the Nekross, an alien race that loves to eat magic. The Nekross came to Earth to find wizards and feast on their magical energy.
The show was created after The Sarah Jane Adventures ended. That show was a spin-off from Doctor Who. Even though Wizards vs Aliens was made by some of the same people, it is not connected to Doctor Who.
The BBC ordered two series of the show in late 2011. The first series started on 29 October 2012. It had 12 episodes, which were shown as 6 two-part stories. Series 2 had 14 episodes and aired from 28 October to 10 December 2013. The third and final series had 10 episodes. It was broadcast from 27 October to 25 November 2014. The show went on a break in January 2015 due to money reasons.
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What the Show is About
Wizards vs Aliens is an action-packed adventure series. It brings together two very different worlds: magic and science.
Series 1: The Nekross Arrive
The first series introduces Tom Clarke, a 16-year-old wizard. His best friend, Benny Sherwood, is not a wizard but is very smart. They discover the Nekross, an alien race that has invaded Earth. The Nekross want to consume anything or anyone connected to magic. Tom and Benny must work together to stop them.
Series 2: New Challenges
The second series continues the battle between the wizards and the Nekross. It explores more magical creatures and places. It also shows a secret plan by Jathro and Kooth to take over the Nekross royal family.
Series 3: A New Threat
In the third series, Tom and Benny go their separate ways for a bit. Benny gets a chance to work with MIT in America. The Nekross return to Earth's galaxy. Varg, who is now the King Regent, wants revenge on Tom. Tom had turned Varg's sister, Lexi, into a human to save her life. Varg is helped by his wife, Lady Lyzera. She is secretly a sorceress who wants to steal Earth's magic. She plans to use it to take over the universe.
Main Characters
Wizards and Humans
- Thomas Robert "Tom" Clarke (played by Scott Haran) – Tom is a teenage wizard who loves football. He protects wizards and Earth from the Nekross. He is the son of Michael and Helen, and the grandson of Ursula and Simeon.
- Benjamin Claude "Benny" Sherwood (played by Percelle Ascott) – Benny is Tom's best friend. He is not a wizard but is very clever with science. His knowledge helps Tom fight the Nekross.
- Ursula Crowe (played by Annette Badland) – Ursula is Tom's cheerful grandmother. She is a wizard from the Magical Line of Crowe. She also teaches Tom about magic and spells.
- Michael Clarke (played by Michael Higgs) – Michael is Tom's father. He is not a wizard and works as a veterinarian. He mostly worries about Tom's safety and wants him to have a normal life.
- Randal Moon (played by Dan Starkey) – Randal is a hobgoblin who lives in the Chamber of Crowe. This chamber is the source of the Crowe family's magic. Randal helps the wizards with his great knowledge of potions and spells.
The Nekross Aliens
- Varg (played by Jefferson Hall in Series 1–2, then Kristian Phillips in Series 3) – Varg is the King Regent and used to be a Prince of the Nekross. He is the son of the Nekross King and Lexi's older brother. He is also Lady Lyzera's husband. He fights wizards with his strength.
- Lexi (played by Gwendoline Christie in Series 1–2) – Lexi is the 17-year-old Princess of the Nekross. She is the daughter of the Nekross King and Varg's younger sister. She uses her smart plans and research about Earth's culture to help the Nekross.
- The Nekross King (voiced by Brian Blessed and Tim Rose in Series 1–2) – He is the King of the Nekross and father to Varg and Lexi. He is very large and cannot move from his starship, Zarantulus. He leads his family's mission to find and consume all magic on Earth.
- Technician Jathro 15 (played by Tom Bell) – Jathro is a Nekross technician on the Zarantulus. He helps Varg and Lexi. But he is secretly working for his mother, Chancellor Kooth, to try and overthrow the Royal Family.
- Lady Lyzera (played by Alex Childs in Series 3) – Lady Lyzera is the Queen Regent of the Nekross and Varg's wife. She is secretly a Nekross Sorceress. She plans to take Earth's magic for herself and use it to conquer the universe.
Other Characters
- Katie Lord (played by Manpreet Bambra) – Katie is Tom and Benny's classmate and Tom's crush. She doesn't know Tom is a wizard. She briefly finds out, but asks Tom to make her forget because she can't handle the stress.
- Quinn Christopher (played by Connor Scarlett) – Quinn is another classmate of Tom and Benny. He used to tease Benny but later becomes his friend. He also doesn't know Tom is a wizard.
- Chancellor Kooth (played by Victoria Wicks in Series 2) – Kooth is a Nekross who temporarily ruled Nekron. She was secretly working with her son Jathro to take over the Royal Family.
- Stickley (voiced by Brian Herring in Series 2) – Stickley is a Hobbledehoy, a mischievous magical creature that speaks in rhymes. He lives in the Chamber of Crowe.
Episodes Overview
The show had three series with a total of 36 episodes. Each series had exciting adventures for Tom and Benny.
| Series | Episodes | Original Air Date | DVD Release Date | |||
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| 1 | 12 | 29 October 2012 | 4 December 2012 | 31 December 2012 | 17 July 2013 | |
| 2 | 14 | 28 October 2013 | 10 December 2013 | TBA | 3 September 2014 | |
| 3 | 10 | 27 October 2014 | 25 November 2014 | TBA | TBA | |
See also
In Spanish: Wizards vs Aliens para niños
