Episode 1
News From Nowhere
29m
Hetty makes a daring escape. She soon learns the streets of London are a dangerous place - how will she survive?
Episode credits
Guest stars Louis Tamone, Tut Nyuot
TV series
Hetty Feather
20156 seasons8.4 / 10
In Victorian London, feisty heroine Hetty Feather is trapped in the Foundling Hospital, the strict institution ruled over by the formidable Matron Bottomley. Aided by friends and thwarted by enemies, Hetty battles to win her freedom and finally find her real mother. Based on the book by Jacqueline Wilson.
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Not streaming in United States
Hetty Feather premiered May 11, 2015. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
In Victorian London, feisty heroine Hetty Feather is trapped in the Foundling Hospital, the strict institution ruled over by the formidable Matron Bottomley. Aided by friends and thwarted by enemies, Hetty battles to win her freedom and finally find her real mother. Based on the book by Jacqueline Wilson.
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Episode 2
The Unexpected Friend
28m
Hetty searches the streets of London for Ida, not realising Matron has her own plans to find her. Will the police reach Hetty first, before Matron's friend gets rid of her forever?
Episode credits
Guest stars Louis Tamone, Tut Nyuot
Episode 3
The Break-In
28m
Hetty helps a street girl who breaks into the hospital looking for safety. However, they are unaware that Matron has her own reasons to find the young girl first.
Episode credits
Guest stars Louis Tamone
Episode 4
Land of Opportunity
28m
Will Hetty find the secret book that could bring Matron's downfall? And why are so many of the foundlings falling ill?
Episode credits
Guest stars Louis Tamone
Episode 5
Dangerous Game
29m
Hetty discovers that others are planning a daring visit. Meanwhile, Vince blackmails Nurse Winterson to get special treatment.
Episode credits
Guest stars Louis Tamone
Episode 6
Cannon Fodder
28m
Hetty's plan to help Nurse Winterson backfires when an innocent man is accused of theft.
Episode credits
Guest stars Louis Tamone
Episode 7
The Last Sunday
28m
Special visitors to the hospital are caught up in a fight among the boys, while Hetty tries to discover what Matron has planned for her.
Episode credits
Guest stars Louis Tamone
Episode 8
Farewell Service
29m
Hetty is shocked when she discovers that Matron has sinister plans for her future. But how can Hetty stop Matron when she's locked in a cellar?
Episode credits
Guest stars Louis Tamone
Episode 9
New Beginnings
29m
Hetty starts her new life in a grand country house but is immediately drawn into a world of mystery. And a London gang are searching for her, too.
Episode credits
Guest stars Tut Nyuot, Nina Wadia
Episode 10
The Past Returns
29mfinale
Hetty plans to rescue a kidnapped girl, leading to a final confrontation with her old enemy.
Episode credits
Guest stars Tut Nyuot, Nina Wadia
Episode information updated Sep 3, 2026
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Cast
Isabel CliftonHetty Feather
Polly AllenSheila
Eva PopeMatron
Susan McCardleNurse Macclesfield
Gemma WhelanIda Battersea
Christopher VilliersCol. BrigwellDasharn AndersonGideon
Gus BarryMathiasCredits
- Created by
- Helen Blakeman
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 62
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
CBBCUnited Kingdom
BBCUnited Kingdom
BBC Studios ProductionsUnited Kingdom
Themes
19th centurylondon, englandmaidorphanvictorian england