Switch (British TV series)
Four young witches navigate modern life in Camden.
Switch is a British supernatural comedy-drama television series that centers on four young witches known as 'The Witches of Camden' as they navigate life in London. Created by Touchpaper Television for ITV2, the show aired a single six-episode series beginning on 15 October 2012 at 10pm. The main cast includes Lacey Turner, Nina Toussaint-White, Hannah Tointon, and Phoebe Fox.
Quick Facts
- Genre
- Urban fantasy
- Creator
- Touchpaper Television
- Writer
- Chloe Moss / Tim Price
- Director
- Dominic Leclerc / Tom Marshall
- Starring
- Lacey Turner / Phoebe Fox / Hannah Tointon / Nina Toussaint-White
- Open Theme
- "Lions in Cages" by Wolf Gang
- Composer
- Richard Wells
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Num Series
- 1
- Num Episodes
- 6
- Producer
- Philip Trethowan
- Editor
- Daniel Greenway
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Lore & Background
The series follows four flatmates in Camden, North London, each representing an elemental force: Stella (Earth), Jude (Fire), Grace (Water), and Hannah (Air). Stella is the business-savvy caretaker; Jude is a fiery fashion designer; Grace is the traditional youngest; and Hannah is a restless traveler. They try to live modern lives but occasionally resort to spells to solve problems. Recurring characters include Stella's ex-girlfriend Lucy, Grace's mother Gloria, and the rival Witches of Kensington. The show's six episodes aired weekly, and it was announced on Lacey Turner's official Twitter support page that no second series would be produced.
Reader's Guide
Switch occupies a niche in British genre television as a lighthearted supernatural comedy-drama, distinct from darker contemporaries like Being Human or Misfits. Its focus on young witches in a contemporary urban setting, each tied to an element, offered a fresh take on witchcraft. Critical reception was mixed; Louisa Mellor of Den of Geek praised its originality but noted it was 'frothier' than similar shows. The series premiere drew 574,000 viewers, well above the slot average, and was the most-watched show on ITV2 that day. Despite this, the show did not continue beyond its first series. Its legacy lies in being a brief but notable attempt at original UK genre programming, with standout performances from Phoebe Fox and Lacey Turner.
Did You Know?
- The series was created by Touchpaper Television for ITV2.
- Each of the four main witches represents an element: Earth, Fire, Water, and Air.
- The series premiered on 15 October 2012 at 10pm and ran for six episodes.
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