Bedtime Stories

Bedtime Stories

1974•50m

Sci-Fi & FantasyDrama

An anthology of six plays, contemporary twists on well-loved tales with dark endings.

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Production

BBC

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

March 3, 1974

Last Aired

April 7, 1974

Networks

BBC Two

Created By

Innes Lloyd

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

US

No providers available for this region.

Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

E1

Goldilocks and the Three Bears

Air date: 1974-03-03

E2

The Water Maiden

Air date: 1974-03-10

E3

Sleeping Beauty

Air date: 1974-03-17

E4

Jack and the Beanstalk

Air date: 1974-03-24

E5

Hansel and Gretel

Air date: 1974-03-31

E6

The Snow Queen

Air date: 1974-04-07

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