TV series
The Phoenix and the Carpet
1997, English, on BBC One. Created by Edith Nesbit.
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.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 6
- Episode length
- 28 min
- Status
- Ended in 1997
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Latest episode
S1 E6: Part 6
Aired 21 December 1997
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Edith NesbitCreator
- David SuchetThe Phoenix (voice) · 6 ep
- Francis WrightThe Psammead (voice) · 6 ep
- Ben SimpsonCyril · 6 ep
- Jessica FoxAnthea · 6 ep
- Ivan BerryRobert · 6 ep
- Charlotte ChinnJane · 6 ep
- Mary WaterhouseMother · 6 ep
- Ian KeithFather · 6 ep
- Christopher BigginsMr Tonks · 6 ep
- Gemma JonesMrs Biddle · 6 ep
- Shaun DingwallBurglar · 6 ep
- Miriam MargolyesCook · 6 ep
Details
- First aired
- 16 November 1997
- Last aired
- 21 December 1997
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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What The Phoenix and the Carpet is based on
The Phoenix and the Carpet is adapted from a children's book.
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How many seasons of The Phoenix and the Carpet are there?
The Phoenix and the Carpet has 1 season and 6 episodes, about 28 minutes each.
Is The Phoenix and the Carpet finished?
Yes. The Phoenix and the Carpet ended in 1997, so you can watch the whole story.
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The Phoenix and the Carpet parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like The Phoenix and the Carpet?
If you liked The Phoenix and the Carpet, try The Elephant Princess, Harvey Beaks, Wizards of Waverly Place.
Who created The Phoenix and the Carpet?
The Phoenix and the Carpet was created by Edith Nesbit and stars David Suchet, Francis Wright, Ben Simpson.
What is The Phoenix and the Carpet based on?
The Phoenix and the Carpet is adapted from a children's book.