About this season
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.
Episodes (6)
1. Part 1
Aired 18 May 1997 • 26 min
Following the murder of King Verence, the infant prince is smuggled from the palace and left in the care of three witches. Set in science fantasy writer Terry Pratchett's wondrous flat world supported by four elephants on the back of a turtle.
2. Part 2
Aired 25 May 1997 • 26 min
Travelling incognito with a band of strolling players, baby Tomjon receives special gifts from his three godmothers.
3. Part 3
Aired 1 June 1997 • 26 min
While the new king of Lancre is busy destroying the land and terrifying the people, the ghost of King Verence devises a clever plan to lure one of the witches into the castle.
4. Part 4
7.0Aired 8 June 1997 • 26 min
All seems lost when the witches are reminded that they cannot use magic to help the rightful heir onto the throne.
5. Part 5
Aired 15 June 1997 • 26 min
Granny Weatherwax casts a spell that propels the Disc and its inhabitants 18 years into the future.
6. Part 6
Aired 22 June 1997 • 26 min
When the Felmets commission a play to discredit the witches and the late King Verence, all does not go as planned.