Calibre audio library brings the pleasure of reading to anyone who struggles to read print material. The demon headmaster had us enthralled and frightened in the 1990s, as our worst school nightmares came true in the cbbc adaptation of gillian crosss books. All 19 episodes across three series of the beloved cbbc childrens tv series first broadcast from 19961998. The demon headmaster is a series of books by gillian cross which were later adapted as a television series starring terrence hardiman in the title role the title character is a strange person it is never made clear whether or not he is human. All 19 episodes of the childrens bbc series based on the books by gillian cross. Her demon headmaster books were turned into a successful cult bbc television series starring terrence hardiman and the most recent title the demon headmaster. In many ways, i feel that the demon headmaster is the perfect story for our times. He has the power to put almost anyone into a hypnotic state by. The development of the subsequent stories was more unusual. The 90s childrens show terrified a generation of young viewers, thanks mainly to actor terrence hardiman. The demon headmaster tv series torrent download full episodes with hd quality.
The headmaster portrayed by terrence hardiman in the original tv show and nicholas gleaves in the 2019 series is the antagonist of both the books and the their 90s television adaption. Apr 15, 2016 terrence hardiman is best known for frightening the life out of youngsters during the late 90s in his role as the demon headmaster on the tv show of the same name, in what can easily go down as one of the most chilling childrens tv programmes ever to have graced the small screen. The walking dead comic book series comes to sudden end. The demon headmaster is a series of books by gillian cross which were later adapted as a television series starring terrence hardiman in the title role and frances amey as dinah the title character is a strange being with the powers of hypnosis and a desire to take over the world, as he believes it will be better under his ordered rule. He is an actor, known for gandhi 1982, rebecca 1979. He has the power to put almost anyone into a hypnotic state by having them look into his eyes after which he is able to fully control them. The demon headmaster was a television series, made for cbbc, based on the demon headmaster books by gillian cross a notable fact from the tv series is that the only character who wear glasses of any kind is the headmaster himself. The demon headmaster tv series the demon headmaster fandom. The demon headmaster series fantastic schools and where. Demon headmaster series gillian cross collection 7 books bundles. Starring, terrence hardiman frances amey gunnar atli cauthery. Jan 30, 2017 terrence hardiman demon headmaster talks exclusively to 6tr november 2017 uk.
The first series contained six episodes, and aired twice weekly from 2 to 18 january 1996, the second series contai. What happened to the demon headmaster star terrence. Based on the childrens book series of the same name by gillian cross. That will be why i feel i know the man so well, while never really understanding what. The classic drama series was broadcast between 1996 and 1998 and originally starred terrence hardiman as the horrifying headmaster with hypnotic powers. Classic childrens series the demon headmaster is returning to cbbc for a new series and terrence hardiman, who played the title character in the 90s original, will be returning for a cameo. The 1st series is based on the first two books the demon headmaster and the prime ministers brain. A notable fact from the tv series is that the only character who wear glasses of any kind is the headmaster himself.
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Starring terrence hardiman doctor whodoctors as the demon headmaster and frances amey as dinah. Alongside the demon headmaster, the bbc also revealed plans to bring back classic childrens series crackerjack after 35 years. Foster child dinah glass frances amey feels that her life has made a turn for the better when she moves in with the hunter family. He is called the headmaster, mostly due the fact that we first see him as headmaster of st champions in the first book and this name is simply adopted by the characters in the book later on. The first three episodes of series one were adapted from the first book, the demon headmaster, and episodes 46 were adapted from the second book in the series, the dem.
What happened to the demon headmaster star terrence hardiman. Terrence hardiman demon headmaster talks exclusively to 6tr november 2017 by 6townsradio. The series starred frances amey as dinah glass and terrence hardiman as the demon headmaster. Terrence hardiman is best known for frightening the life out of youngsters during the late 90s in his role as the demon headmaster on the tv show of the same name, in. Gleaves as the demon headmaster cbbc gillian cross, author of the books the original series was based on, has released a new novel which reveals the demon headmaster. The headmaster portrayed by terrence hardiman in the original tv show and nicholas gleaves in the 2019 series is the antagonist of both the books and the. Cbbc classic the demon headmaster, series 1, episode 1. The demon headmaster was a televsion series, made for cbbc, based on the demon headmaster books by gillian cross. Terrence hardiman wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. Demon headmaster series gillian cross collection 7 books. He is best known for playing the headmaster in the childrens television series of the same name. The first series contained six episodes, and aired twice weekly from 2 to 18 january 1996, the second series contained seven. Shes sure the headmaster has some kind of power over them, and is determined to find out more, but the demon headmaster is equally determined to stop her. Yes, gillian cross has written another book about the man with the scary eyes.
The demon headmaster and its sequels five successors, one reboot are not magic school stories in the classic sense, unlike harry potter or schooled in magic. Made for cbbc, the drama was first broadcast on 14 october 2019, and is the second adaptation of the books, following the 1996 series. Based on books by author gillian cross, the demon headmaster is all about a. Apart from one or two underused secondary characters, this was very good. With terrence hardiman, frances amey, gunnar cauthery, thomas szekeres.
Several seasons of pantomime also saw him appear as the villain. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. The demon headmaster is a follow up tv series to the original classic. The show was created by gillian cross and was based on childrens books of the same name that she wrote. Still, in the canon of british tv, the demon headmaster is nestled in the not groundbreaking but fondly remembered camp and a rewatch doesnt hurt it in the slightest. The show ran twice weekly from january 1996 to january 1998.
Feb 12, 2019 it was the show that had many kids hiding behind cushions in the 90s and the demon headmaster is coming back to cbbc. Recently i have been watching the new series of the demon headmaster. Terrence hardiman is the demon headmaster, with a sinister. The second series is based on the fourth book the demon headmaster strikes again and the third series is based on the fifth book, the demon headmaster takes over. Original demon headmaster terrence hardiman will return in. The demon headmaster is a british television series based on the childrens books by gillian cross of the same name. In a musical version of the demon headmaster, he reprised the titlerole that he created on television. Click new books to see the latest additions to the calibre library click on the book title to see more details including synopsis, books by same author etc.
The demon headmaster cast, info, trivia famous birthdays. Bbc adaptation of the childrens novels by gillian cross. As is terrence hardiman who plays the title role of the demon headmaster. Terrence hardiman was born on april 6, 1937 in forest gate, london, england. By will barber taylor all 19 episodes across three series of the beloved cbbc childrens tv series first broadcast from 19961998. Like the original version, the entertainment show will feature. My children have all really enjoyed the demon headmaster books and audio tapes over the years they also adored the video of the bbc series with terrence hardiman as a fantastic headmaster which has never been released on dvd shame. Apr 04, 2019 the demon headmaster seriesgillian cross i think the headmaster is a marvellous man and this is the best school ive ever been to. The demon headmaster by read bt terrence hardiman gillian. Published on aug 8, 2018 all episodes from series are finally available to buy now on dvd simplyhe. Although he is one of the main characters of the series, we do not. The demon headmaster is a series of books by gillian cross which were later adapted as a television series starring.
The television show was based on four of the demon headmaster novels by gillian cross. Demon headmaster excited for reboot but wont be returning. This website provides details of all our services including online access to our complete catalogue of audiobooks. Bodyguard actor nicholas gleaves is assuming the role of the demon headmaster for the reboot, but terrence hardiman will appear in an.
This story is very similar to a book i once read called my teacher is an alien. The demon headmaster is a series of books by gillian cross which were later adapted as a television series starring terrence hardiman in the title role and. The demon headmaster collection 6 books box gift set new. Anyway, dont be put off by the childheavy cast, the acting is not bad, compared to the first harry potter film. Based on the books by gillian cross and directed by grange hills roger singletonturner. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Gillian cross demon headmaster series 7 books collection set titles in the set the demon headmaster, demon headmaster and the prime ministers brain, the revenge of the demon headmaster, the demon headmaster strikes again, the demon headmaster takes over, facing the demon headmaster, demon headmaster total control. But there is something very strange going on at the school. The demon headmaster is a british television series based on the childrens books by gillian. Abridged audio book 2 cassettes box shows slight wear, tapes are fine. The demon headmaster is being rebooted on cbbc, its been confirmed. Total control oup is being adapted for television, again by the bbc. Bodyguards nicholas gleaves has donned the sinister spectacles to give us his own version of the demon headmaster for the new series, but episode 10 will see actor terrence hardiman star of. Oct 07, 2019 emma reeves, writer on the new series, added.
Terrence hardiman demon headmaster talks exclusively to 6tr. Im very impressed that this has been released after all this time. The demon headmaster is a british television series based on the childrens books by gillian cross of the same title. How heavily involved has gillian cross, who wrote the books the. Gillian was awarded the little rebels childrens book award in may 2014 for after tomorrow, her novel which takes. Terrence hardiman doctor who stars as megalomaniac the demon headmaster. The service is provided through a free nationwide postal and internet service of audiobooks. The demon headmaster series fantastic schools and where to.
Firstly the plot is your usual evil headmaster trying to take over the world. Dinah glass moves in with a new foster family and begins to attend the same school as her new foster brothers. Read by terrence hardiman 193 books calibre audio library. Last year saw the release of total control, the first new demon headmaster book for 15 years, set in a new academy set up by an ineffective tory. Gillian cross wrote the storylines for each project, and then wrote the books. Terrence hardimans demon headmaster is a childrens tv legend, and it was always my dream to involve him in the new series. Headmaster complete bbc series dvd set terence hardiman. Terrence hardiman is the demon headmaster, with a sinister plan to use his hypnotic powers to take over the world.
The bbc took the original books and worked them into a remarkably good for its era series on television, with terrence hardiman as the demon headmaster and frances amey as dinah glasshunter. Forest gate, london is an english actor, sometimes wrongly credited as terence hardiman. Adapted from the awardwinning childrens novels written by gillian cross, it ran. Despite being on screen for just three years, the demon headmaster a disciplinarian who attempts to. Demon headmaster excited for reboot but wont be returning the original demon headmaster star terrence hardiman is excited for the reboot, but he has confirmed he wont be returning for the cbbc. The demon headmaster full episodes torrent eztvking. Terrence hardiman is best known for frightening the life out of youngsters during the late 90s in his role as the demon headmaster on the tv show of the same name, in what can easily go down as one of the most chilling childrens tv programmes ever to have graced the small screen. The headmaster portrayed by terrence hardiman is the nemesis of both the demon headmaster books and the television series. Star of the demon headmaster reboot revealed independent. The first three episodes of series one were adapted from the first book, the demon headmaster, and episodes 46 were adapted from the second book in the series, the demon headmaster and the prime ministers brain. Made for cbbc, the drama was first broadcast between 1996 and 1998.
The demon headmaster is a series of books by gillian cross which were later adapted as a television series starring terrence hardiman in the title role and frances amey as dinah. Original demon headmaster terrence hardiman will return in new. The cast are brilliant, most of which have gone onto different careers now. Nicholas gleaves bodyguard, coronation street will take on the iconic role of the demon headmaster for the modern age when the show returns to screens later this year on cbbc. Gillian cross, author of the books the original series was based on, has released a new novel which reveals the demon headmaster has become a super head of an academy. The demon headmaster and the prime ministers brain gillian cross. The series was originally made for the cbbc and won the bafta childrens award for best drama in 1997.
Nicholas gleaves bodyguard, coronation street will take on the iconic role of the demon headmaster for the modern age when the show returns to our screens later this year on cbbc. Unfortunately, her idyllic existence is shattered when she goes to school a school ruled by tyrannical prefects and a mysterious headmaster terence hardiman. Actor terrence hardiman, who plays the lead role in the bbc childrens tv series the demon headmaster dropped in at the manor preparatory school, in shippon. Star of the demon headmaster reboot revealed the irish news. Even as a child i loved the books, they were well written, interesting and funny and the character of the demon headmaster stuck in my head for a long time. He has piercing light green eyes, which he normally hides behind darktinted glasses removing these in order to hypnotise his victims. Back in the day i used to semiwatch the headmaster on television when we got home from school.
Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. The demon headmaster by gillian cross,read bt terrence hardiman. Mp3 books are available on both mp3 cd and usb memory stick and via streaming. He is best known for playing the demon headmaster in the childrens television series of the same name, and also for portraying luftwaffe police major reinhardt in the 1970s drama series secret army. This would include dyslexia, ms, mnd, a visual impairment or brain injury. Terrence hardiman born 6 april 1937 is an english actor. He has piercing light green eyes, which he normally. Terrence hardiman on his demon headmaster return radio times. Aug 26, 2019 gleaves as the demon headmaster cbbc gillian cross, author of the books the original series was based on, has released a new novel which reveals the demon headmaster has become a super head. Its just a shame they dont make tv programmes like this anymore because this really is one of a kind.
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