After the success of the adaptation of E Nesbit’s The Phoenix and the Carpet in 1977, the BBC turned to the author’s The Enchanted Castle.
Cathy (Candida Beveridge), Mabel (Georgia Slowe), Gerald (Simon Sheard) and Jimmy (Marcus Scott-Barrett) are four Edwardian children in sailor suits, plus-fours and petticoats who discover wish-granting magic which goes unexpectedly wrong. Their wishes come true courtesy of a magical ring.
The visual effects department were kept busy creating a host of statues which come to life including all manner of sprites and even a stone brontosaurus.
The serial is probably best-remembered for the Ugly-Wuglies – scarecrow-like creatures made by the children from broomsticks and old clothes which come to life via the power of the ring, their painted paper faces being particularly visually arresting.
Cathy
Candida Beveridge Mabel
Georgia Slowe Gerald
Simon Sheard Jimmy
Marcus Scott-Barrett Mademoiselle
Diane Mercer Bailiff
Cavan Kendall Eliza
Gill Abineri Alf
Stephen Meredith Aunt
Sheila Beckett Mr Ugli
Bartlett Mullins Psyche
Eliza Buckingham
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Cathy (Candida Beveridge), Mabel (Georgia Slowe), Gerald (Simon Sheard) and Jimmy (Marcus Scott-Barrett) are four Edwardian children in sailor suits, plus-fours and petticoats who discover wish-granting magic which goes unexpectedly wrong. Their wishes come true courtesy of a magical ring.
Cathy
Bailiff
