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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.
2015
Hetty Feather and her little brother Gideon are forced to leave their 'borrowed' family and return to the Foundling Hospital, which fearsome Matron rules with an iron fist.
With Hetty framed by Sheila and locked up by Matron it looks like she won't get the escape letter to Matthias in time for their midnight breakout.
It's Hetty and Gideon's borrowed birthday but how can Hetty celebrate with her brother when girls are not even allowed to mix with the boys?
Mathias is back and a shadow of his former fearless self. With the hospital on lockdown in order to mass-produce toys that are supposedly earmarked for charity, the children start falling ill.
Matron's sister arrives to deliver bad news about her mother. Hetty's feisty little borrowed sister Eliza arrives at the hospital and, like Hetty, clashes with Matron.
Kindly nurse Winterson is sacked by Matron so Hetty convinces the children to go on strike. Will Matron capitulate before the choir debut their new anthem in order to win a £100 donation for the school's organ?
Hetty and Sheila are forced to work together in the infirmary. The boys compete in a series of gruelling army tests in order to win a place as a drummer boy in the army.
A distraught couple come to the hospital to reclaim their child. Gideon plans on escaping in search of his parents, but Vince and Judd have other plans.
It is open day at the hospital, and Matron tasks Hetty with looking after Lord Upton's snooty daughter Charlotte. Matron has plans to send Hetty to India as Charlotte's maid.
When Hetty finally escapes from the hospital, Matron goes on the warpath and thinks she knows where to find her. The gang try to expose Matron's true intentions behind Hetty's planned trip to India.
In this double episode, Hetty is determined to escape the foundling hospital.
In this double episode, Hetty uncovers a dishonest plot put together by Matron.
In this double episode, Hetty receives unexpected visitors and later stages a protest strike.
In this double episode, the boys compete in army tests, and a couple comes to reclaim their child.
In this double episode, Hetty's hopes of finding her mom are dashed and lead to an escape attempt.
2020
Hetty finds herself in the firing line when tragedy strikes Calendar Hall. When she is forced to leave, old friends arrive with a wedding to plan - but how can Hetty help them?
Now on the streets, Hetty is shocked when she discovers her greatest enemy in a desperate situation. Meanwhile, back at Calendar Hall, Harriet and Mathias’ wedding plans hit crisis point.
Now in great danger, Hetty needs all her strength and savviness to save Matron and help bring together the Calendar family and all her Foundling friends.
Hetty is amazed to get some very unexpected help as she writes her life story and looks back on her experience as a Foundling and a servant.
Hetty continues to write the story looking back on her life, while others face life-changing decisions of their own.
2016
Hetty risks getting into serious trouble with Matron when she makes a desperate promise.
Hetty is shocked when a wealthy couple want to adopt one of her friends.
Hetty has a surprise visitor with important news, but can she meet him without getting caught?
Gideon tells a lie, which gets Hetty into trouble, and Matron has mysteriously disappeared.
Hetty is determined to discover what secret Matron is hiding in the basement.
A tragic accident brings Hetty and Sheila together to find the truth.
Hetty is excited when an explorer talks about her adventures, and there's a snake on the loose.
Hetty plays a practical joke on Matron that has frightening consequences for everyone.
Hetty discovers news that will change her life forever.
Will Hetty be able to keep the truth about her real mother a secret?
Isabel Clifton
Hetty Feather
Polly Allen
Sheila
Eva Pope
Matron
Susan McCardle
Nurse Macclesfield
Gemma Whelan
Ida Battersea
Christopher Villiers
Col. Brigwell
Dasharn Anderson
Gideon
Gus Barry
Mathias
Matthew Ashforde
Cranbourne
2017
Hetty makes a daring escape. She soon learns the streets of London are a dangerous place - how will she survive?
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?
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.
Will Hetty find the secret book that could bring Matron's downfall? And why are so many of the foundlings falling ill?
Hetty discovers that others are planning a daring visit. Meanwhile, Vince blackmails Nurse Winterson to get special treatment.
Hetty's plan to help Nurse Winterson backfires when an innocent man is accused of theft.
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.
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?
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.
Hetty plans to rescue a kidnapped girl, leading to a final confrontation with her old enemy.
2018
Hetty discovers an explosive secret, while Gideon fears he caused Edwin's life-threatening accident. Fierce Lady Grenford arrives to help Rosamund with the birth of her new baby.
Hetty is forced to cover when Rosamund goes missing on the day of the christening, while Gideon and Jack find themselves in muddy trouble. Mrs Brody takes control of the house.
A new arrival at the Hall threatens Agnes and Sheila's jobs while Gideon falls out with Emily. Sheila struggles looking after Constance and Jack helps Edwin overcome his fears.
Hetty steels herself to face her old enemy, while Lady Grenford introduces the family to her handsome young grandson, Robert. Emily is excited when a suffragist visits the house.
Agnes's job is put at risk when her family secret is revealed, while Emily argues with her father about her future. Jack thinks Gideon has betrayed him.
Hetty and Gideon are shocked when a figure from their past turns up unexpectedly, while Lizzie is terrified by the story of a savage wolf boy on the grounds. A mysterious new tutor arrives for the children.
An accident in the kitchen forces Sheila to choose between loyalty to the cook or her own ambition, while Jack is stunned to discover the identity of a thief. Hetty reveals she doesn't trust Mrs Brody - but is this a mistake?
It's the day of the fair and Gideon makes a surprising discovery about Jack, while Hetty realises Mrs Brody is out to get her. Sheila and Constance battle to become the Festival Queen.
Hetty and Gideon search for proof of Jack’s innocence, while Emily discovers Mr Buscombe has a secret – but is he telling the whole truth? Lady Grenford has a startling plan for Emily and Robert.
There’s an explosive finale at Emily’s 16th birthday party when Hetty fights to reunite Rosamund with her long-lost son, while Lady Grenford will stop at nothing to force Emily and Robert’s engagement.
2019
Hetty and the gang play a prank on Sheila, but it has disastrous consequences when a young visitor with a secret arrives to stay at Calendar Hall.
Jack has a romantic proposal in mind, but a new butler spells trouble for the gang, while Ashok reveals his secret – a priceless diamond hidden in Calendar Hall.
The gang follow clues as they search for the Dawn Star, not realising that Ambrose is looking for it, too. Rosamund surprises everyone when she brings an old enemy back to the house.
Hetty and the gang find crucial clues to the Dawn Star, although Flo and Ambrose are now watching them closely and Lady Grenford appears to know more about the diamond than she is letting on.
Lizzie discovers a secret tunnel with a clue, while the gang races Ambrose to find the jewel, and Hetty fears that Ashok is growing too friendly with Lady Grenford.
The gang realise they need to break through a wall to get to the jewel – but can they do it without being discovered? And what will Agnes do when she finds out Gideon’s been lying to her?
The gang are in danger when Rosamund leaves Lady Grenford and Ambrose in charge. Hetty finally cracks the code - but can the gang get to the Dawn Star in time?
The gang are stunned when Hetty is accused of stealing the Dawn Star, and a fire in the barn leads to a dramatic escape.
Hetty, on the run in London, is shocked to discover an old friend in the workhouse. Back at Calendar Hall, the gang have a plan to prove Hetty is innocent and that Ambrose is the real thief.
Hetty and the gang race back to Calendar Hall to stop Ambrose before anyone gets hurt, and to discover the truth about what really happened at the house.
Part one of a musical special. It's Christmas Eve and Hetty and Gideon are on a charity mission to London when they are caught up in a street gang that is run by Hetty's oldest, most frightening enemy.
Part two of a musical special. It's Christmas Eve and Hetty and Gideon are on a charity mission to London when they are caught up in a street gang that is run by Hetty's oldest, most frightening enemy.
