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Hetty Feather
2015 - 2020 8.2 (13 votes) 6 Seasons
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Drama Family
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CBBC

Hetty Feather

Overview

In Victorian London, feisty heroine Hetty Feather is trapped in the Foundling Hospital, the strict institution ruled over by the formidable Matron Bottomley. Aided by friends and thwarted by enemies, Hetty battles to win her freedom and finally find her real mother. Based on the book by Jacqueline Wilson.

Key Crew

Director: Chloe Thomas, Sallie Aprahamian, Delyth Thomas

Top Cast

Isabel Clifton
Isabel Clifton

Hetty Feather

Polly Allen
Polly Allen

Sheila

Eva Pope
Eva Pope

Matron

Susan McCardle
Susan McCardle

Nurse Macclesfield

Gemma Whelan
Gemma Whelan

Ida Battersea

Christopher Villiers
Christopher Villiers

Col. Brigwell

Dasharn Anderson

Gideon

Gus Barry

Mathias

Seasons

Season 1 (2015)

In series one, 6 year old Hetty Feather and her little brother, Gideon are forced to leave their “borrowed” family and return to the Foundling Hospital which the fearsome Matron rules with an iron fist.

10 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: The Escape - Part 1
2015-05-11

Hetty Feather and her little brother Gideon are forced to leave their 'borrowed' family and return to the Foundling Hospital, which fearsome Matron rules with an iron fist.

Runtime: 25 min
Episode 2: The Escape - Part 2
2015-05-11

With Hetty framed by Sheila and locked up by Matron it looks like she won't get the escape letter to Matthias in time for their midnight breakout.

Runtime: 25 min
Episode 3: The Tower
2015-05-18

It's Hetty and Gideon's borrowed birthday but how can Hetty celebrate with her brother when girls are not even allowed to mix with the boys?

Runtime: 28 min
Episode 4: Jack in the Box
2015-05-25

Mathias is back and a shadow of his former fearless self. With the hospital on lockdown in order to mass-produce toys that are supposedly earmarked for charity, the children start falling ill.

Runtime: 28 min
Episode 5: Sisters
2015-06-01

Matron's sister arrives to deliver bad news about her mother. Hetty's feisty little borrowed sister Eliza arrives at the hospital and, like Hetty, clashes with Matron.

Runtime: 29 min
Episode 6: Strike
2015-06-08

Kindly nurse Winterson is sacked by Matron so Hetty convinces the children to go on strike. Will Matron capitulate before the choir debut their new anthem in order to win a £100 donation for the school's organ?

Runtime: 28 min
Episode 7: Raising the Flag
2015-06-15

Hetty and Sheila are forced to work together in the infirmary. The boys compete in a series of gruelling army tests in order to win a place as a drummer boy in the army.

Runtime: 28 min
Episode 8: Foundling Reclaimed
2015-06-22

A distraught couple come to the hospital to reclaim their child. Gideon plans on escaping in search of his parents, but Vince and Judd have other plans.

Runtime: 29 min
Episode 9: Open Day - Part 1
2015-06-29

It is open day at the hospital, and Matron tasks Hetty with looking after Lord Upton's snooty daughter Charlotte. Matron has plans to send Hetty to India as Charlotte's maid.

Runtime: 28 min
Episode 10: Open Day - Part 2
2015-07-06

When Hetty finally escapes from the hospital, Matron goes on the warpath and thinks she knows where to find her. The gang try to expose Matron's true intentions behind Hetty's planned trip to India.

Runtime: 28 min
Season 2 poster
Season 2 (2016)

In the second series, our indomitable heroine, Hetty Feather, continues her battle against the harsh conditions and unfair punishments at her home in the Foundling Hospital. Hetty's determination to find her mother leads her into more conflict with her arch enemy, the cruel and manipulating Matron Bottomly.

10 episodes

Season 3 poster
Season 3 (2017)

It's senior year at The Foundling Hospital: time for Hetty and her friends to make big decisions about their futures. Do they have the courage to take the chances that will change their lives forever?

10 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: News From Nowhere
2017-05-08

Hetty makes a daring escape. She soon learns the streets of London are a dangerous place - how will she survive?

Runtime: 29 min
Episode 2: The Unexpected Friend
2017-05-15

Hetty searches the streets of London for Ida, not realising Matron has her own plans to find her. Will the police reach Hetty first, before Matron's friend gets rid of her forever?

Runtime: 28 min
Episode 3: The Break-In
2017-05-22

Hetty helps a street girl who breaks into the hospital looking for safety. However, they are unaware that Matron has her own reasons to find the young girl first.

Runtime: 28 min
Episode 4: Land of Opportunity
2017-05-29

Will Hetty find the secret book that could bring Matron's downfall? And why are so many of the foundlings falling ill?

Runtime: 28 min
Episode 5: Dangerous Game
2017-06-05

Hetty discovers that others are planning a daring visit. Meanwhile, Vince blackmails Nurse Winterson to get special treatment.

Runtime: 29 min
Episode 6: Cannon Fodder
2017-06-12

Hetty's plan to help Nurse Winterson backfires when an innocent man is accused of theft.

Runtime: 28 min
Episode 7: The Last Sunday
2017-06-19

Special visitors to the hospital are caught up in a fight among the boys, while Hetty tries to discover what Matron has planned for her.

Runtime: 28 min
Episode 8: Farewell Service
2017-06-26

Hetty is shocked when she discovers that Matron has sinister plans for her future. But how can Hetty stop Matron when she's locked in a cellar?

Runtime: 29 min
Episode 9: New Beginnings
2017-07-03

Hetty starts her new life in a grand country house but is immediately drawn into a world of mystery. And a London gang are searching for her, too.

Runtime: 29 min
Episode 10: The Past Returns
2017-07-10

Hetty plans to rescue a kidnapped girl, leading to a final confrontation with her old enemy.

Runtime: 29 min
Season 4 (2018)

No overview available.

10 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: The New Arrival
2018-05-07

Hetty discovers an explosive secret, while Gideon fears he caused Edwin's life-threatening accident. Fierce Lady Grenford arrives to help Rosamund with the birth of her new baby.

Runtime: 28 min
Episode 2: Trouble
2018-05-14

Hetty is forced to cover when Rosamund goes missing on the day of the christening, while Gideon and Jack find themselves in muddy trouble. Mrs Brody takes control of the house.

Runtime: 29 min
Episode 3: Family
2018-05-21

A new arrival at the Hall threatens Agnes and Sheila's jobs while Gideon falls out with Emily. Sheila struggles looking after Constance and Jack helps Edwin overcome his fears.

Runtime: 28 min
Episode 4: Prisons
2018-05-28

Hetty steels herself to face her old enemy, while Lady Grenford introduces the family to her handsome young grandson, Robert. Emily is excited when a suffragist visits the house.

Runtime: 29 min
Episode 5: For Shame
2018-06-04

Agnes's job is put at risk when her family secret is revealed, while Emily argues with her father about her future. Jack thinks Gideon has betrayed him.

Runtime: 29 min
Episode 6: Wolves
2018-06-11

Hetty and Gideon are shocked when a figure from their past turns up unexpectedly, while Lizzie is terrified by the story of a savage wolf boy on the grounds. A mysterious new tutor arrives for the children.

Runtime: 29 min
Episode 7: Pride
2018-06-18

An accident in the kitchen forces Sheila to choose between loyalty to the cook or her own ambition, while Jack is stunned to discover the identity of a thief. Hetty reveals she doesn't trust Mrs Brody - but is this a mistake?

Runtime: 28 min
Episode 8: Fate
2018-06-25

It's the day of the fair and Gideon makes a surprising discovery about Jack, while Hetty realises Mrs Brody is out to get her. Sheila and Constance battle to become the Festival Queen.

Runtime: 29 min
Episode 9: Truth
2018-07-02

Hetty and Gideon search for proof of Jack’s innocence, while Emily discovers Mr Buscombe has a secret – but is he telling the whole truth? Lady Grenford has a startling plan for Emily and Robert.

Runtime: 29 min
Episode 10: The Birthday Party
2018-07-09

There’s an explosive finale at Emily’s 16th birthday party when Hetty fights to reunite Rosamund with her long-lost son, while Lady Grenford will stop at nothing to force Emily and Robert’s engagement.

Runtime: 29 min
Season 5 poster
Season 5 (2019)

No overview available.

12 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: The Return
2019-05-06

Hetty and the gang play a prank on Sheila, but it has disastrous consequences when a young visitor with a secret arrives to stay at Calendar Hall.

Runtime: 29 min
Episode 2: The Proposal
2019-05-13

Jack has a romantic proposal in mind, but a new butler spells trouble for the gang, while Ashok reveals his secret – a priceless diamond hidden in Calendar Hall.

Runtime: 28 min
Episode 3: The Hidden Compartment
2019-05-20

The gang follow clues as they search for the Dawn Star, not realising that Ambrose is looking for it, too. Rosamund surprises everyone when she brings an old enemy back to the house.

Runtime: 29 min
Episode 4: The Folly
2019-05-27

Hetty and the gang find crucial clues to the Dawn Star, although Flo and Ambrose are now watching them closely and Lady Grenford appears to know more about the diamond than she is letting on.

Runtime: 28 min
Episode 5: The Tunnel
2019-06-03

Lizzie discovers a secret tunnel with a clue, while the gang races Ambrose to find the jewel, and Hetty fears that Ashok is growing too friendly with Lady Grenford.

Runtime: 29 min
Episode 6: The Parchment
2019-06-10

The gang realise they need to break through a wall to get to the jewel – but can they do it without being discovered? And what will Agnes do when she finds out Gideon’s been lying to her?

Runtime: 29 min
Episode 7: The Secret Door
2019-06-17

The gang are in danger when Rosamund leaves Lady Grenford and Ambrose in charge. Hetty finally cracks the code - but can the gang get to the Dawn Star in time?

Runtime: 29 min
Episode 8: The Accused
2019-06-24

The gang are stunned when Hetty is accused of stealing the Dawn Star, and a fire in the barn leads to a dramatic escape.

Runtime: 28 min
Episode 9: The Search
2019-07-01

Hetty, on the run in London, is shocked to discover an old friend in the workhouse. Back at Calendar Hall, the gang have a plan to prove Hetty is innocent and that Ambrose is the real thief.

Runtime: 29 min
Episode 10: The Homecoming
2019-07-08

Hetty and the gang race back to Calendar Hall to stop Ambrose before anyone gets hurt, and to discover the truth about what really happened at the house.

Runtime: 28 min
Episode 11: A Christmas Adventure - Part 1
2019-12-12

Part one of a musical special. It's Christmas Eve and Hetty and Gideon are on a charity mission to London when they are caught up in a street gang that is run by Hetty's oldest, most frightening enemy.

Runtime: 28 min
Episode 12: A Christmas Adventure - Part 2
2019-12-27

Part two of a musical special. It's Christmas Eve and Hetty and Gideon are on a charity mission to London when they are caught up in a street gang that is run by Hetty's oldest, most frightening enemy.

Runtime: 28 min

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