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Wyrd Sisters

Series Overview

When Duke Felmet murders King Verence and takes over the small country of Lancre on the Discworld, a trio of witches—the flowery Magrat Garlick, the lively Nanny Ogg, and their leader Granny Weatherwax—are involuntarily tasked with protecting the king's infant son.

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Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

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EndedMiniseries
Original Network
Channel 4
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 6 Episodes

26 min per episode

Air Date Window

1997 – 1997

Premiered: Sun, May 18, 1997

Created By
Terry PratchettTerry Pratchett

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Sun, Jun 22, 1997

Season 1, Episode 6: “Part 6”

When the Felmets commission a play to discredit the witches and the late King Verence, all does not go as planned.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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Wyrd Sisters (1997) Trailer

Type: Trailer • Published 2020-11-17

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Terry Pratchett

Screenplay & Story

Jimmy Hibbert

Original Score & Music

Phil Bush, Keith Hopwood

Producers

Jean Flynn, Mark Hall

Department Leadership Roster

Jean Flynn

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG

PG: Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.

International Certification Matrix

United Kingdom (BBFC)PG

Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wyrd Sisters

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What is Wyrd Sisters about?

When Duke Felmet murders King Verence and takes over the small country of Lancre on the Discworld, a trio of witches—the flowery Magrat Garlick, the lively Nanny Ogg, and their leader Granny Weatherwax—are involuntarily tasked with protecting the king's infant son.

How many seasons does Wyrd Sisters have?

Wyrd Sisters comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in Wyrd Sisters?

Key cast members in Wyrd Sisters include Eleanor Bron, June Whitfield, Jane Horrocks, Annette Crosbie, Jimmy Hibbert.

Who created or directed Wyrd Sisters?

Wyrd Sisters was developed and directed by Terry Pratchett.