Last of Us star Bella Ramsey's forgotten role in CBBC series
The Last of Us star Bella Ramsey boasts a lesser known role as the lead of a CBBC series that fans may not be aware of.
While the actor seemingly burst onto the scene as Lyanna Mormont in Game of Thrones, it didn't take them long to follow up that memorable appearance with a lead role. They starred in the children's show The Worst Witch between 2017 until 2020.
Ramsey played the part of Mildred Hubble in the fantasy drama show based on the books written by Jill Murphy. This was the second live-action adaptation of the series with one previously made by ITV, that aired between 1997 and 2001.
Ramsey only appeared in the first three of the four series as Mildred between the ages of 14 and 17, eventually deciding to leave the show. They were recast, with a storyline written about a magic potion to explain the character's change in appearance.
However, the series only ran for one more season without Ramsey before ending in 2020. All episodes are still available to stream on BBC iPlayer for those interested. Ramsey was reported to have left the show due to mental health reasons.
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In fact, they have previously revealed the decision was because they were in a better position and seemingly wanted to leave that part of their life behind. They had previously struggled spending 16 weeks away from home to film the earlier series, and later realised they had developed an eating disorder.
Speaking to Elle in 2023, they said: "I know it's sort of been publicised a lot that I left (The Worst Witch ) for mental health reasons. I would say the more accurate description is that I had resolved a lot of my mental health problems by that point."
They continued: "And then the idea was that, 'I'm not going to do this fourth season because it's not worth it, because I'm in a better place now. This is not something that I want to continue to string out and have the recurring issues that stem from that first season. I don't need or want to do this anymore.'"
As for the show itself, it actually gained a perfect rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with reviewers quick to notice a star on the rise. One wrote: "Bella Ramsey is a kids TV star in the making as the spirited and sweet Mildred, while Meibh Campbell is a brilliant foil as the clumsy Maud."
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Samaritans (116 123 in UK and Ireland) operates a 24-hour service available every day of the year. If you prefer to write down how you're feeling, or if you're worried about being overheard on the phone, you can email Samaritans at jo@samaritans.org.
Childline (0800 1111) runs a helpline for children and young people in the UK. Calls are free and the number won't show up on your phone bill.
PAPYRUS (0800 068 41 41) is a voluntary organisation supporting teenagers and young adults who are feeling suicidal.
Mind (0300 123 3393) is a charity based in England providing advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.
Students Against Depression is a website for students who are depressed, have a low mood or are having suicidal thoughts.
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Another added: "The series is sweet, fun, and a little bit goofy, which is rather what The Worst Witch franchise has always been. It's not groundbreaking children's entertainment, but it is a delightful escape for kids all ages."
Bella's decision to leave the show prematurely did nothing to slow their career down. They went on to appear in the second season of His Dark Materials and anthology drama Time. They also earned role in films such as Catherine Called Birdy and Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget.
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