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The Phoenix and the Carpet
Overview
The Phoenix and the Carpet is an eight-part British miniseries based on E. Nesbit's 1904 fantasy novel of the same name. Produced by the BBC, it aired from 29 December 1976 to 16 February 1977. 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.
Status
Ended
Created By
Edith Nesbit
Network
BBC One
Seasons & Episodes
Miniseries
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.
Episodes
The Magic Fire
A group of four Edwardian children discover a Phoenix, who then whisks them away on a fantastic adventure.
Queen of the Island
The children and the Phoenix return from France and then travel on to a secluded desert island.
Some Indian Things
The Cook is left behind, as the newly appointed Queen of the island, while the children continue on with another journey.
The Temple of the Phoenix
The children take the phoenix on a tour of London.
Gifts from Persia
After the carpet is sent back to it's home country to pick up some presents, the children are not too happy with what it actually returns with.
What to Do with a Burglar
The children arrange a marriage on the island, between Cook and the burglar.
The Hole in the Carpet
When the children's house is burgled, they take the burglar to the deserted island.
A Night at the Theatre
When the children take the Phoenix to the theatre, he gets so excited that he starts a fire.
Top Cast
Richard Warner
The Phoenix (voice)
Joe Barton
The Phoenix
Gary Russell
Cyril
Tamzin Neville
Anthea
Max Harris
Robert
Jane Forster
Jane
