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The Witches

A young boy and his grandmother have a run-in with a coven of witches and their leader. Based on the Roald Dahl novel.

1 hour, 34 minutes

On TV

Saturday 14:55
BBC One Wales & Wales HD only

Credits

Grand High Witch Anne Hathaway
Daisy Kristin Chenoweth
Mr Jenkins Charles Edwards
Bruno Jenkins Codie-Lei Eastick
Mrs Jenkins Morgana Robinson
R.J. Stringer III Stanley Tucci
Older Hero Mouse Chris Rock
Grandma Octavia Spencer
Charlie Hansen Jahzir Bruno
Director Robert Zemeckis
Writer Roald Dahl
Writer Kenya Barris
Writer Robert Zemeckis
Writer Guillermo del Toro

Broadcasts

  • New Year's Day 2024 17:55
    BBC One except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD
  • Thu 4 Jan 2024 19:00
    BBC Three
  • Sun 19 May 2024 14:30
    BBC One except Nightlight
  • Fri 24 May 2024 19:25
    BBC Three
  • Tue 31 Dec 2024 14:50
    BBC One except HD, Scotland, Scotland HD & Nightlight
  • Tue 31 Dec 2024 19:05
    BBC One Scotland & Scotland HD only
  • Thu 2 Jan 2025 19:25
    BBC Three
  • Sun 26 Oct 2025 15:15
    BBC One except HD & Nightlight
  • Fri 31 Oct 2025 19:30
    BBC Three
  • Saturday 14:55
    BBC One Wales & Wales HD only
  • Saturday 15:25
    BBC One except HD, Wales, Wales HD & Nightlight
  • Next Tuesday 22:40
    BBC Three

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