Series synopsis
The Phoenix and the Carpet is a British sci-fi & fantasy kids television series that premiered on BBC One on December 29, 1976. It ended on February 16, 1977. It was created by Edith Nesbit. It stars Richard Warner, Joe Barton, Gary Russell and Tamzin Neville.
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.
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Richard Warner as The Phoenix (voice)
- Joe Barton as The Phoenix
- Gary Russell as Cyril
- Tamzin Neville as Anthea
- Max Harris as Robert
- Jane Forster as Jane
Guest cast
- V.M. Hartman as The Lamb
- Daphne Neville as Mother
- Edward Brooks as Father
- Deddie Davies as Mrs Wigson
- Hilary Mason as Mrs Biddle
- Nigel Lambert as Reverend Septimus Blenkinsop
- Bernard Holley as Burglar
- Trisha Mortimer as Eliza
- Susan Field as Cook
- Wendy Lovelock as Miss Peasmarsh
- Bernice Stegers as Madame
- Kay Tremblay as Amelia
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | December 29, 1976 | February 16, 1977 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Magic Fire A group of four Edwardian children discover a Phoenix, who then whisks them away on a fantastic adventure. |
December 29, 1976 |
| 2 |
Queen of the Island The children and the Phoenix return from France and then travel on to a secluded desert island. |
January 5, 1977 |
| 3 |
Some Indian Things The Cook is left behind, as the newly appointed Queen of the island, while the children continue on with another journey. |
January 12, 1977 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC One |
|---|---|
| First aired | December 29, 1976 |
| Last aired | February 16, 1977 |
| Runtime | 25 minutes |
| Status | ended |