The Phoenix and the Carpet (1997)
Synopsis
The Phoenix and the Carpet is a six-part British miniseries based on E. Nesbit's 1904 fantasy novel of the same name. Produced by HIT Entertainment for BBC One, it aired from 16 November to 21 December 1997. Four Edwardian children find a strange egg in their newly-arrived Persian carpet. It hatches into a Phoenix bird that grants wishes and also transforms the rug into a magic carpet, which takes them on a series of adventures all over the world and at home.
First Air Date: 1997-11-16
Last Air Date: 1997-12-21
Number of Seasons: 1
Number of Episodes: 6
Created By: Edith Nesbit
Networks: BBC One
Top Cast
- David Suchet as The Phoenix (voice)
- Francis Wright as The Psammead (voice)
- Ben Simpson as Cyril
- Jessica Fox as Anthea
- Ivan Berry as Robert
- Charlotte Chinn as Jane
- Mary Waterhouse as Mother
- Ian Keith as Father
- Christopher Biggins as Mr Tonks
- Gemma Jones as Mrs Biddle
Seasons
Specials (1999)
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Episodes:
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Ep. 1: The Phoenix and the Cabinet
A 90-minute edit of the six-part miniseries for the home video market.
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