The Witch is finally tempted to school by Simon's revolting descriptions of school dinners - but the frogspawn and toad-in-the-hole don't live up to her expectations.
After only one day at school, the Witch decides to play truant. She thinks up a song for the European Song Contest. Meanwhile, Jimmy has a lot of bad luck.
While Angelica recovers from her nasty surprise, Lady Fox-Custard organises an entertainment for 'nice' young children, and the Witch and Tombola go hunting for snails.