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The Phoenix and the Carpet

19971 seasonTV SeriesSci-Fi & FantasyKids

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…

DirectorMichael Kerrigan
ProducersGiles Ridge·Anna Home

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
Part 1
Nov 16, 1997
E2
Part 2
Nov 23, 1997
E3
Part 3
Nov 30, 1997
E4
Part 4
Dec 7, 1997
E5
Part 5
Dec 14, 1997
E6
Part 6
Dec 21, 1997

Cast · Directed by Michael Kerrigan

DSDavid Suchet
David Suchet
The Phoenix (voice)
FWFrancis Wright
Francis Wright
The Psammead (voice)
BS
Ben Simpson
Cyril
JFJessica Fox
Jessica Fox
Anthea
IB
Ivan Berry
Robert
CC
Charlotte Chinn
Jane
MW
Mary Waterhouse
Mother
IKIan Keith
Ian Keith
Father

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How many seasons are in The Phoenix and the Carpet?

The Phoenix and the Carpet has 1 season in total (6 episodes). The series concluded in 1997.

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Is The Phoenix and the Carpet based on a book?

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