CBBC is conjuring up a brand new version of the beloved books series (and TV show) The Worst Witch.

Jill Murphy's books bewitched generations of kids worldwide, and now those stories will be adapted for TV again by Emma Reeves (The Dumping Ground).

CBBC has ordered 13 half-hour episodes about witch-in-training Mildred Hubble's studies at Miss Cackle's academy for the supernaturally gifted.

CBBC controller Cheryl Taylor said today: "[We're] delighted to bring the magical Worst Witch to our screens - fans of the popular books will be delighted to see Mildred's adventures at Miss Cackle's Academy brought to life on CBBC."

A prior television version of The Worst Witch aired from 1998 to 2001, launching the career of future Academy Award nominee Felicity Jones.

The Worst Witch is just one programme in an ambitious programming slate set by CBBC for this year.

Also coming is the 13-part Rank The Prank, a reality competition where kids team up with Hollywood special effects geniuses to pull off the best gags on the public.

New series of Class Dismissed, Dick and Dom's Absolute Genius: Monster Builds, The Dumping Ground, Hetty Feather, Big Friday Wind Up, The 4 O 'Clock Club, Hacker Time and The Dengineers are coming this year as well.

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