The Demon Headmaster

The Demon Headmaster (1996-1998)

EndedScripted showDrama, Fantasy, Science-Fiction

Dinah Glass moves in with the Hunter family and starts going to the same school as her foster brothers Lloyd and Harvey. It's not easy, as they seem to hate her, and school is really strange. Pupils suddenly talk like robots and do weird things, even Dinah finds herself acting oddly. She's 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!. Based on Gillian Cross's books "The Demon Headmaster" and "The Prime Minister's Brain". Adapted for television by Helen Cresswell.

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Scheduleevery Tuesday, Thursday (25 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S03E06The Demon Headmaster Takes Over, Pt. 6Jan. 22, 1998
S03E05The Demon Headmaster Takes Over, Pt. 5Jan. 20, 1998
S03E04The Demon Headmaster Takes Over, Pt. 4Jan. 15, 1998
S03E03The Demon Headmaster Takes Over, Pt. 3Jan. 13, 1998
S03E02The Demon Headmaster Takes Over, Pt. 2Jan. 8, 1998
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'The Demon Headmaster' premiere?

'The Demon Headmaster' premiered on January 2, 1996.

Who played the role of the Demon Headmaster?

Terrence Hardiman played the role of the Demon Headmaster.

What was the name of the school where the show takes place?

The school where the show takes place is called St. Champions.

What was the name of the group of students who rebelled against the Demon Headmaster?

The group of students who rebelled against the Demon Headmaster was called SPLAT (Society for the Protection of our Lives Against Them).

What was unique about the Demon Headmaster's eyes?

The Demon Headmaster's eyes had a piercing gaze and seemed to change color depending on his mood.

What was the purpose of the Demon Headmaster's experiments on the students?

The purpose of the Demon Headmaster's experiments on the students was to create a world where order was maintained at all times and creativity was suppressed.

Who was the creator of the original book 'The Demon Headmaster' on which the TV show was based?

Gillian Cross was the creator of the original book 'The Demon Headmaster' on which the TV show was based.

What was the name of the Demon Headmaster's assistant?

The Demon Headmaster's assistant was named Mr. Harker.

What was the name of the first episode of 'The Demon Headmaster'?

The name of the first episode of 'The Demon Headmaster' was 'The Problem with Parents'.

Who directed 'The Demon Headmaster'?

The series was directed by various directors, including Matt Irvine, Andrew Morgan, and Roger Singleton-Turner.

What was the running time of each episode of 'The Demon Headmaster'?

Each episode of 'The Demon Headmaster' had a running time of 30 minutes.

What was the most impressive trait of the Demon Headmaster?

The most impressive trait of the Demon Headmaster was his incredible memory.

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