Series synopsis
The Storyteller is a British action & adventure family sci-fi & fantasy drama television series that premiered on NBC on May 15, 1988. It ended on July 10, 1988. It was created by Jim Henson. It stars John Hurt.
The Storyteller, aided by his cynical dog, narrates classic folk tales, fables, and legends.
Premise
The Storyteller, aided by his cynical dog, narrates classic folk tales, fables, and legends.
Premise: Magical and haunting tales for only the bravest of children
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- John Hurt as The Storyteller
Guest cast
- Miranda Richardson as Witch
- Abigail Cruttenden as Princess
- Jane Horrocks as Anja
- Gabrielle Anwar as Lidia
- Gemma Jones as Queen
- Bob Peck as Soldier
- Steven Mackintosh as Lucky
- Richard Vernon as King
- Alison Doody as Sapsorrow
- Brenda Blethyn as Storyteller's Wife
- Jonathan Pryce as King
- Kate Williams as Chief Maid
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 9 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 9 | May 15, 1988 | July 10, 1988 |
| Season 2 | 0 | December 1, 1991 | December 22, 1991 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Soldier and Death Returning from war, a young soldier trades his last biscuit for a magical sack... into which anything summoned will enter! Trapping devils and even death itself, the soldier brings peace to his country. But death soon proves a greater enemy captured than free! From an early Russian folk tale. |
May 15, 1988 |
| 2 |
Fearnot Fearnot is a young man who is incapapble of feeling fear. He leaves his home and his true love to embark on a vast journey to experience the shudder of fear. No monster or creature that he meets, however horrible or terrifying, makes him afraid. It is only upon return that he learns that true fear exists in the places which are closest to us. From an early German folk tale. |
May 22, 1988 |
| 3 |
The Luck Child Upon news of the birth of a Luck child - a peasant boy predicted by wise man to one day wear the crown - the cruel-hearted king seeks out the boy, pretending to take him under his terrible wing. Will luck indeed play a part in our hero's final destiny? From an early Russian folk tale. |
May 29, 1988 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Theseus and the Minotaur | December 1, 1991 |
| 2 | Perseus and the Gorgon | December 8, 1991 |
| 3 | Orpheus and Eurydice | December 15, 1991 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | NBC |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 15, 1988 |
| Last aired | July 10, 1988 |
| Runtime | 25 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Sunday |