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The Phoenix and the Carpet

The Phoenix and the Carpet

1976•25m•5.8/10
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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.

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Production

BBC

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

December 29, 1976

Last Aired

February 16, 1977

Networks

BBC One

Created By

Edith Nesbit

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
The Magic Fire
E1
The Magic Fire
Air date: 1976-12-29
A group of four Edwardian children discover a Phoenix, who then whisks them away on a fantastic adventure.
Queen of the Island
E2
Queen of the Island
Air date: 1977-01-05
The children and the Phoenix return from France and then travel on to a secluded desert island.
Some Indian Things
E3
Some Indian Things
Air date: 1977-01-12
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
E4
The Temple of the Phoenix
Air date: 1977-01-19
The children take the phoenix on a tour of London.
Gifts from Persia
E5
Gifts from Persia
Air date: 1977-01-26
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
E6
What to Do with a Burglar
Air date: 1977-02-02
The children arrange a marriage on the island, between Cook and the burglar.
The Hole in the Carpet
E7
The Hole in the Carpet
Air date: 1977-02-09
When the children's house is burgled, they take the burglar to the deserted island.
A Night at the Theatre
E8
A Night at the Theatre
Air date: 1977-02-16
When the children take the Phoenix to the theatre, he gets so excited that he starts a fire.

Cast

Richard Warner

Richard Warner

The Phoenix (voice)

Joe Barton

The Phoenix

Gary Russell

Gary Russell

Cyril

Tamzin Neville

Anthea

Max Harris

Robert

Jane Forster

Jane

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