The television show was based on four of The Demon Headmaster novels by Gillian Cross. The scripts were written by Helen Cresswell. The first three episodes of series one were adapted from the first book, The Demon Headmaster, and episodes 4–6 were adapted from the second book in the series, The Demon Headmaster and the Prime Minister’s Brain.
The development of the subsequent stories was more unusual: the second television series was The Demon Headmaster Strikes Again, and the third was The Demon Headmaster Takes Over. Gillian Cross wrote the storylines for each project, and then wrote the books; Helen Cresswell turned the storylines into screenplays. However, this is the director’s memory of events.
So where are the cast of the show now? Check them out:
Terrence Hardiman (The Headmaster)
Since leaving the show he has went on to continue his acting career in films like The Worst Witch, The Bill, Doctor Who, Doctors and most recently Agatha Raisin in 2016.
Danny John-Jules (Eddy Hair)
Recently he appeared in Officer Dwayne Myers in Death in Paradise, as well as play Dr. Stevens in Amoc.
Frances Amey (Dinah Glass)
Since the show, she has moved on to work on films including Tom and her most notable role as D.I. Lisa Hudson in Souljacker.
Kristy Bruce (Ingrid)
After leaving the show she continued her acting career in shows such as The Bill, and in Holby City, Green Wing and Mutual Friends.
Jake Curran (Jeff)
Since the show Jake has appeared in Oliver Twist, Primeval, Wrong Turn 3, Russell Crowe’s Robin Hood, Waking the Dead and Lewis.
Thomas Szekeres (Harvey Hunter)
Since the show, he worked on well-known production Goodbye, Mr. Chips.
Gunnar Cauthery (Lloyd Hunter)
Since the show, he appeared on Steven Spielberg’s 2011 movie, War Horse.
Frances Amey (Dinah Glass)
Since leaving the show she got a degree in Dentistry from Newcastle University.
Florence Hoath (Bess)
Since the show, she has appeared on Doctor Who, Family Affairs and the criminally underrated Lost in Austen as Kitty Bennet.