This is not a fairy tale. This is about real witches.

Grandmamma loves to tell about witches. Real witches are the most dangerous of all living creatures on earth. There's nothing they hate so much as children, and they work all kinds of terrifying spells to get rid of them.

Her grandson listens closely to Grandmamma's stories — but nothing can prepare him for the day he comes face to face with The Grand High Witch herself!

Roald Dahl is one of the most successful and well-known of all children's writers. His books, which are read by children the world over, include James and the Giant Peach; Charlie and the Chocolate Factory; The Witches; and Matilda.

Lynn Redgrave has had an extraordinary career, encompassing two Oscar® nominations, two Tony® nominations, and one Emmy® nomination. She has starred in such films as Gods and Monsters, Shine, and Georgy Girl.