Wizadora
Wizadora is a children's television programme broadcast on ITV in the United Kingdom from 1993 to 1998. However, it was first used as a language teaching tool for children to learn the English language, by Oxford University Press in 1991. The series was created by Don Arioli and Carolyne Cullum. It starred Wendy van der Plank as 'Wizadora' between 1993 and 1996. From 1997, Lizzie McPhee took over the role, as Wendy was away. Wendy came back for the last set of episodes from 1998 up to the end of the show's run. The show was filmed by Meridian Broadcasting. The episodes all took place in or around Wizadora's cottage. Wizadora, a trainee wizard, is always trying to solve problems using magic. One episode of Wizadora was broadcast on CITV on Saturday, 5th January 2013 as part of a CITV anniversary special. This was the first time the show has been broadcast in the UK since it was shown on Living TV in the early 2000s.
Cast: Steve Ryde, Brian Murphy, Francis Wright
12 episodes
- 1. The Magic ParcelIts The First Episode, Wizadora is introducing everybody in her wonderful kitchen & garden, and the draw people are already up to mischeif. Meanwhile Wizadora receives a surprise gift from her father, and its something every wizard should have and Wizadora has fun trying it out.UCCSep 8, 1993
- 2. Time For TidyingWizadora is trying to clean her kitchen, when she releases a spell which makes everyone sing, the spell makes her discover something rather surprising about her new telephone, Pheobe. Meanwhile the draw people plot another plan.UCCSep 14, 1993
- 3. Hello FilbertTatty Bogle shows Wizadora how to grow a special seed which arrived in the post. The astonishing result provides Wizadora with a helper. Very Old Fish tells Wizadora that the plant she has planted is called a Filbert. So Wizadora calls her helper Filbert.UCCSep 20, 1993
- 4. A Colourful DayWizadora has a spell that can change things to different colours, for her next spell, she needs a blue cobweb. So she goes to Stans to see if sells any. Meanwhile, Pheebe & Filbert sort out Wizadora's magic potions and one accidently gets into Very Old Fishes Tank, which makes him turn blue.UCCSep 26, 1993
- 5. Lovely WeatherThe weather is far too hot for evryone, so Wizadora tries to change it. However, her spells do not go quite according to plan!!First she makes it hot to cold with a SNOW STORM then a THUNDER STORM then a WIND GALE. Will she ever get it right....UCCOct 2, 1993
- 6. Picnic ProblemsTatty bogle is making a new invention to get carrots out of the ground, while its picnic time at Wizadora's cottage but who has eaten all the food? THE DRAW PEOPLE...But then Hangle comes to the rescue with a small cake, can Wizadora make the cake large for everyone?UCCOct 8, 1993
- 7. The Purple PowderNo synopsis available yet.UCCOct 14, 1993
- 8. Wellingtons & SnailsNo synopsis available yet.UCCOct 20, 1993
- 9. Tea TroublesNo synopsis available yet.UCCOct 26, 1993
- 10. Mops & BicyclesUsing Wizadora's magic telescope to find a lost kite in the sky, Filbert learns about shapes with the help of Pheebe. Wizadora uses a flying spell to get the lost kite down. While Wizadora is doing her magic spell, Pippa finds a bike, and gets her job back.UCCNov 2, 1993
- 11. Hangle In ChargeWizadora is looking after her mum far away, and she has left Hangle in charge, Tatty has had enough and storms in the cottage. Making Hangle fire him, then Pheebe calms Hangle down and says you don't have to be so bossy. Meanwhile Very Old Fish finds a new friend.UCCNov 8, 1993
- 12. A Very Special DayToday, Wizadora is trying to get across to everybody thats its her birthday, but everyone keeps thinking that its some other day, but in the end Wizadora gets fed up and decides to teach filbert about the days of the week. Meanwhile hangle & everyone plan a secret birthday party for her...UCCNov 15, 1993
Wizadora
Wizadora is a children's television programme broadcast on ITV in the United Kingdom from 1993 to 1998. However, it was first used as a language teaching tool for children to learn the English language, by Oxford University Press in 1991. The series was created by Don Arioli and Carolyne Cullum. It starred Wendy van der Plank as 'Wizadora' between 1993 and 1996. From 1997, Lizzie McPhee took over the role, as Wendy was away. Wendy came back for the last set of episodes from 1998 up to the end of the show's run. The show was filmed by Meridian Broadcasting. The episodes all took place in or around Wizadora's cottage. Wizadora, a trainee wizard, is always trying to solve problems using magic. One episode of Wizadora was broadcast on CITV on Saturday, 5th January 2013 as part of a CITV anniversary special. This was the first time the show has been broadcast in the UK since it was shown on Living TV in the early 2000s.
Creators and cast
Maturity rating
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Audio languages
English
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