Wizadora
Wizadora was a children's TV show on ITV from 1993-2000, which centered around a trainee witch named Wizadora, she was originally played by Wendy van der Plank, but was later replaced by Lizzie McPhee.
Contents
Characters
- Wizadora - Trainee Wizard
- Tatty Bogle - a dim-witted scarecrow that lived in Wizadora's back garden
- Stan the Shopkeeper - who regularly took delivery of new magical catalogue items
- Pippa the Postwoman
- Top/Sticky/Bottom - three talking drawers
- Phoebe - a talking telephone
- Filbert - a squeaking vegetable
- Dog Doormat - a barking doormat
- Hangle - a curmudgeonly talking coat hanger
- Very Old Fish - a cryptic talking fish
- Poot - Wizadora's computer
Cast & Credits
- Wendy van der Plank - Wizadora #1
- Lizzie McPhee - Wizadora #2
- Joe Greco - Tatty Bogle (1993, 1994)
- Steven Ryde - Tatty Bogle (1995-2000)
- Brian Murphy - Stan the Shopkeeper
- Tessa Hatts - Pippa the Postwoman
- Francis Wright - Hangle
Puppeteers: Michael Bayliss, Sue Dacre, Phil Eason, Francis Wright
Directed by: David Crozier
Theme Tune
Composed by Dave Hutton, though credited as the fictional group 'Hutt and Thrust'. This was because Dave Hutton was the senior cameraman on series 1-4, and the director, David Crozier, did not want a name to appear on the credits twice.
Lyrics
Wizadora,
We adore her,
doing things in her very special way,
Wizadora,
nothing surer,
you're the one that can brighten up our day.
Living with your most peculiar friends,
in a kitchen full of fun
hoping each day never ends,
Wizadora
Merchandise
The show has never been released on DVD although some VHS casettes were released in the mid-90's.
VHS
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Gallery
Top, Sticky and Bottom
Hangle
Tatty Bogle
External Links
- Wikipedia
- IMDb
- TV.com
- TV Show Guide - Wizadora
- Opening Video on YouTube
