The Phoenix and the Carpet
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
Seasons & Episodes
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.
E1The Magic Fire
Dec 29, 1976
A group of four Edwardian children discover a Phoenix, who then whisks them away on a fantastic adventure.
E2Queen of the Island
Jan 5, 1977
The children and the Phoenix return from France and then travel on to a secluded desert island.
E3Some Indian Things
Jan 12, 1977
The Cook is left behind, as the newly appointed Queen of the island, while the children continue on with another journey.
E4The Temple of the Phoenix
Jan 19, 1977
The children take the phoenix on a tour of London.
E5Gifts from Persia
Jan 26, 1977
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.
E6What to Do with a Burglar
Feb 2, 1977
The children arrange a marriage on the island, between Cook and the burglar.
E7The Hole in the Carpet
Feb 9, 1977
When the children's house is burgled, they take the burglar to the deserted island.
E8A Night at the Theatre
Feb 16, 1977
When the children take the Phoenix to the theatre, he gets so excited that he starts a fire.
Storyline
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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