Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: BBC One
Type: Miniseries
Rating: 0.0/10
The Phoenix and the Carpet
Overview
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.
This production, originally released in 1997, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Miniseries series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Kids genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 0.0 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Sci-Fi & Fantasy and Kids.
- • Produced in United Kingdom.
- • Original Language: English.
Directed By
Written By
Starring Cast
David Suchet
The Phoenix (voice)
Francis Wright
The Psammead (voice)
Ben Simpson
Cyril
Jessica Fox
Anthea
Ivan Berry
Robert
Charlotte Chinn
Jane
Mary Waterhouse
Mother
Ian Keith
Father
Seasons
Specials
1 Episodes • Aired 1999-01-01
No season overview provided for this season.
Miniseries
6 Episodes • Aired 1997-11-16
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.
