
Podcast series taking a nostalgic look at CITVs The Worst Witch through the eyes of the original cast. Hosted by original cast member, Holly Rivers AKA Drusilla Paddock cacklesafterdark.substack.com
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 5 | Founded | 3 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | After ShowsTV & Film | |||

She’s played a leader of The Rebel Alliance; the second female Associate Justice of the U.S Supreme Court; a competitive snow boarder and Charles Dickens’ dirty bit on the side!
But before all of these roles, she was our original Ethel Hallow!
I wa... more
Welcome to Episode 4 of Cackle’s After Dark! And what a treat we have in store for you witches!
Miss Hardbroom spent her days at Cackle’s Academy, clad in skin-tight dresses, dreaming of discipline, appearing from thin air, and terrifying a generati... more
Hello witches!
Join me for Episode 3, where I chat to Charlotte Knowles AKA Sybil Hallow. She spent her days at Cackle’s sobbing in a corner, and now she’s an award winning film-maker!
What’s in store in this episode? Auditions, shopping trip faux-... more
Hello witches!
I’m delighted to say that Episode 2 of Cackle’s After Dark is now live and ready to listen to. I had a magical time in the studio chatting to my dear friend Katy Allen who played Ethel Hallow (seasons 1 and 2)
We reminisced about her... more
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You’re awesome! Here in my country, The Worst Witch is known because of all of you! Dear Holly, thanks for making this possible!
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A nostalgic conversation series that revisits a 1990s children's fantasy show through the eyes of its original cast, offering intimate behind-the-scenes stories, auditions, and memories from filming in the UK and abroad. Episodes blend personal career trajectories, on-set dynamics, fan culture, and long-running legacy, with a strong emphasis on camaraderie, representation, and how nostalgic nostalgia shapes today's discussions about classic TV. Noteworthy is the host's consistent first-person perspective as a former cast member, which adds credibility and warmth to the conversations and helps listeners feel connected to the era and its enduring fandom.
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2. Kate Duchêne
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