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The Phoenix and the Carpet (1976)

TV Series ★ 6.4 25 min

Sci-Fi & Fantasy Kids

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.

Edith Nesbit Creator Clive Doig Director John Tully Writer

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Released
December 29, 1976
Runtime
25 min
IMDb
tt0190195
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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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Frequently asked questions

What is The Phoenix and the Carpet about?
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.
Who created The Phoenix and the Carpet?
The Phoenix and the Carpet was created by Edith Nesbit, Clive Doig.
Who stars in The Phoenix and the Carpet?
The Phoenix and the Carpet stars Richard Warner, Joe Barton, Gary Russell, Tamzin Neville.
When was The Phoenix and the Carpet released?
The Phoenix and the Carpet is a 1976 sci-fi & fantasy, kids series.
Where can I watch The Phoenix and the Carpet?
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