
The Witches and the Grinnygog
Fantasy · Family · TV Movie
Overview
An ancient church is being dismantled and moved to a new location, stone by stone. One of the gargoyles from the stones falls into the possession of a mother who takes the stone man back to her family. Soon after, four strangers show up in the village and the Sogood & Firkettle children seem to be the only ones who question the mysterious things that begin to happen. This film was originally broadcast across six 25 minute episodes with a total runtime of 150 minutes. A few years later, the US cable network Nickelodeon edited the miniseries into a 2 hour (including commercials) movie block. This 2 hour edited version was shown throughout the 1980s on US television.
Top Cast
Giles Harper
Giles Harper
Colin Sogood
Giles Harper
Colin Sogood
Heidi Mayo
Heidi Mayo
Nan Sogood
Heidi Mayo
Nan Sogood


Adam Woodyatt
Adam Woodyatt
Dave Firkettle
Adam Woodyatt
Dave Firkettle
Zoe Loftin
Zoe Loftin
Essie Firkettle
Zoe Loftin
Essie Firkettle
Paul Curtis
Paul Curtis
Jimmy Firkettle
Paul Curtis
Jimmy Firkettle


Anna Wing
Anna Wing
Edie Possett
Anna Wing
Edie Possett
Sheila Grant
Sheila Grant
Mrs. Ems
Sheila Grant
Mrs. Ems


Patricia Hayes
Patricia Hayes
Miss Bendybones
Patricia Hayes
Miss Bendybones


Olu Jacobs
Olu Jacobs
Mr. Twebele Alabaster
Olu Jacobs
Mr. Twebele Alabaster
John Barrard
John Barrard
Mr. Adam
John Barrard
Mr. Adam
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