Lizzie Dripping(1973)

Lizzie Dripping is a British children's series produced by the BBC in 1973 and 1975, written by Helen Cresswell. Set in the rural village of Little Hemlock, it follows Penelope, a girl with a vivid imagination who encounters a local witch that only she can see and hear. The central tension stems from Penelope's reputation as a storyteller—no one believes her when she insists the witch is real. As Penelope navigates her extraordinary secret, she must find ways to prove what she's experienced while contending with the disbelief of those around her. The series balances whimsy with the genuine frustration of being dismissed, exploring themes of isolation, imagination, and the struggle to be believed.