Wyrd Sisters (TV series) facts for kids

Wyrd Sisters is an animated TV show based on the popular book by Terry Pratchett. It tells a funny fantasy story in six parts. The show was made by Cosgrove Hall Films and first aired on May 18, 1997. It was the second time a full Discworld novel was made into a TV series or film.

The Story of Wyrd Sisters

This six-episode comedy series follows the book's story very closely. It's all about three special witches who live in a magical world.

Meet the Witches

• Granny Weatherwax: She is the leader of the group. Granny is a very powerful and wise witch.
• Nanny Ogg: She is a fun-loving witch and has a huge family. Nanny Ogg also owns the world's most mischievous cat, named Greebo.
• Magrat Garlick: The youngest witch of the three. Magrat loves wearing magical jewelry, even if it doesn't always work!

A Kingdom in Trouble

The story begins when King Verence I of Lancre is unfairly removed from his throne by his cousin, Duke Felmet. A loyal servant manages to save the King's crown and a baby, bringing them to the three witches for safekeeping.

The witches decide to give the crown and the baby to a group of traveling actors. They believe that destiny will take its course. They know the baby, named Tomjon, will grow up to become the true king and defeat Duke Felmet one day.

Time Jumps and Tricky Plans

However, the people of Lancre are very unhappy with Duke Felmet. They don't want to wait 18 years for Tomjon to grow up. So, the witches use their magic to speed up time for the kingdom.

Meanwhile, Duke Felmet wants to make himself look good. He decides to have a play written and performed that praises him. He sends his court jester to a big city called Ankh-Morpork. The jester's job is to find the same group of traveling actors that Tomjon is now with.

There's just one problem: Tomjon, who is now grown up, doesn't actually want to be king!

Characters and Voice Actors

Many talented actors lent their voices to the characters in Wyrd Sisters.

Main Characters and Voices

• Christopher Lee as Death: A very important character in the Discworld universe.
• Jane Horrocks as Magrat Garlick: The young witch who loves her magical items.
• June Whitfield as Nanny Ogg: The cheerful witch with a big family.
• Annette Crosbie as Granny Weatherwax: The wise and powerful leader of the witches.
• Eleanor Bron as Duchess Felmet: The Duke's wife.
• Les Dennis as Tomjon: The rightful heir to the throne who doesn't want to be king.
• Jimmy Hibbert as Verence I of Lancre: The king who is removed from his throne.
• Rob Rackstraw as Duke Felmet: The cousin who takes over the kingdom.

Other voice actors include Andy Hockley, David Holt, Melissa Sinden, and Taff Girdlestone.

Episode Guide

The Wyrd Sisters TV series has six exciting episodes.