Miniseries
1976 · 8 episodes · 3h 20m in all
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
1. The Magic Fire
29 Dec 1976 · 25 min
A group of four Edwardian children discover a Phoenix, who then whisks them away on a fantastic adventure.
2. Queen of the Island
5 Jan 1977 · 25 min
The children and the Phoenix return from France and then travel on to a secluded desert island.
3. Some Indian Things
12 Jan 1977 · 25 min
The Cook is left behind, as the newly appointed Queen of the island, while the children continue on with another journey.
4. The Temple of the Phoenix
19 Jan 1977 · 25 min
The children take the phoenix on a tour of London.
5. Gifts from Persia
26 Jan 1977 · 25 min
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.
6. What to Do with a Burglar
2 Feb 1977 · 25 min
The children arrange a marriage on the island, between Cook and the burglar.
7. The Hole in the Carpet
9 Feb 1977 · 25 min
When the children's house is burgled, they take the burglar to the deserted island.
8. A Night at the Theatre
16 Feb 1977 · 25 min
When the children take the Phoenix to the theatre, he gets so excited that he starts a fire.
The Phoenix and the Carpet Miniseries: quick answers
How many episodes are in The Phoenix and the Carpet Miniseries?
Miniseries of The Phoenix and the Carpet has 8 episodes, about 3 hours in total.
When did The Phoenix and the Carpet Miniseries come out?
Miniseries premiered on 29 Dec 1976.