The Phoenix and the Carpet(1997)
The Phoenix and the Carpet Synopsis
The Phoenix and the Carpet is a six-part British miniseries based on E. Nesbit's 1904 fantasy novel of the same name. Produced by HIT Entertainment for BBC One, it aired from 16 November to 21 December 1997. 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.
The Phoenix and the Carpet (1997) is a sci-fi & fantasy and kids series that premiered on November 16, 1997, spanning 1 season and 6 episodes. It stars David Suchet, Francis Wright, Ben Simpson and Jessica Fox.
- First aired:
- 1997-11-16
- Last aired:
- 1997-12-21
- Producers:
- Anna Home
The Phoenix and the Carpet Cast & Crew
Main cast
David Suchet
as The Phoenix (voice)
Francis Wright
as The Psammead (voice)
- Ben Simpson
Ben Simpson
as Cyril
Jessica Fox
as Anthea
- Ivan Berry
Ivan Berry
as Robert
- Charlotte Chinn
Charlotte Chinn
as Jane
- Mary Waterhouse
Mary Waterhouse
as Mother
Ian Keith
as Father
Key crew
Executive produced by Anna Home.
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The Phoenix and the Carpet – Frequently Asked Questions
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How many seasons of The Phoenix and the Carpet are there?
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The Phoenix and the Carpet has 1 season and 6 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on November 16, 1997.
Is The Phoenix and the Carpet still running?
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No. The Phoenix and the Carpet is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on December 21, 1997.
Who is in the cast of The Phoenix and the Carpet?
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The Phoenix and the Carpet (1997) stars David Suchet, Francis Wright, Ben Simpson, Jessica Fox and Ivan Berry. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.