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The Storyteller

  • TV Series
  • 1987–19891987–1989
  • TV-Y7TV-Y7
  • 24m
IMDb RATING
8.8/10
4.5K
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POPULARITY
4,987
561
The Storyteller (1987)
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  • Drama
  • Family
An old storyteller tells European folk tales to his sarcastic dog.An old storyteller tells European folk tales to his sarcastic dog.An old storyteller tells European folk tales to his sarcastic dog.
IMDb RATING
8.8/10
4.5K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,987
561
  • Creator
    • Jim Henson
  • Stars
    • John Hurt
    • Brian Henson
    • Frederick Warder
Top credits
  • Creator
    • Jim Henson
  • Stars
    • John Hurt
    • Brian Henson
    • Frederick Warder
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 33User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 4 wins & 3 nominations total

    Episodes9

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    1 Season

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    Trailer 0:36
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    Jim Henson's The Storyteller
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    Jim Henson's The Storyteller

    Photos85

    Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders in The Storyteller (1987)
    Jane Horrocks in The Storyteller (1987)
    The Storyteller (1987)
    Elliott Spiers in The Storyteller (1987)
    The Storyteller (1987)
    Maggie Wilkinson in The Storyteller (1987)
    The Storyteller (1987)
    Walter Sparrow in The Storyteller (1987)
    Miranda Richardson in The Storyteller (1987)
    The Storyteller (1987)
    John Hurt in The Storyteller (1987)
    John Hurt in The Storyteller (1987)

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    John Hurt
    John Hurt
    • The Storytelleras The Storyteller
    9 episodes9 eps • 1987–1988
    Brian Henson
    Brian Henson
    • Storyteller's Dogas Storyteller's Dog…
    9 episodes9 eps • 1987–1988
    Frederick Warder
    Frederick Warder
    • Giantas Giant…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1987–1988
    David Greenaway
    • Badgeras Badger…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1988
    Robert Tygner
    • Badgeras Badger…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1988
    Alistair Fullarton
    • Deathas Death…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1988
    Mak Wilson
    Mak Wilson
    • Badgeras Badger…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1988
    Diana Payan
    • Miller's Wifeas Miller's Wife…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1988
    Robin Summers
    • Jaileras Jailer…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1987–1988
    Michael Kilgarriff
    Michael Kilgarriff
    • Lionas Lion…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1987–1988
    Peter Marinker
    Peter Marinker
    • Devilas Devil…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1988
    Reece Dinsdale
    Reece Dinsdale
    • Fearnotas Fearnot
    1 episode1 ep • 1987
    Eric Richard
    Eric Richard
    • Farmeras Farmer
    1 episode1 ep • 1987
    Alison Doody
    Alison Doody
    • Sapsorrowas Sapsorrow
    1 episode1 ep • 1988
    Bob Peck
    Bob Peck
    • Soldieras Soldier
    1 episode1 ep • 1988
    Miranda Richardson
    Miranda Richardson
    • Witchas Witch
    1 episode1 ep • 1988
    Jane Horrocks
    Jane Horrocks
    • Anjaas Anja
    1 episode1 ep • 1988
    Steven Mackintosh
    Steven Mackintosh
    • Luckyas Lucky
    1 episode1 ep • 1988
    • Creator
      • Jim Henson
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Sir John Hurt loved working on this series, and wished it could've lasted for more than one season. Jim Henson also planned to use more detailed folktales and the Creature Shop to make hour-long episodes. Some completed scripts included ones based on Petrosinella; The Witch Baby, which was used in the 2011 StoryTeller graphic novel anthology; and Vasilissa the Beautiful, which was adapted into "The Storyteller: Witches" graphic novel series in 2014. Three more graphic novel series were made, "The StoryTeller: Dragons" in 2016 and "The Storyteller: Giants" and "The Storyteller: Fairies" in 2017. A video game was also planned to be made but never released.
    • Quotes

      The Storyteller: [opening lines] When people told themselves their past with stories, explained their present with stories, foretold the future with stories, the best place by the fire was kept for... The Storyteller.

    • Crazy credits
      A bird flies through various scenes, before emerging from the Storyteller's mouth and dropping a ring on a stone, which forms the O in the series title.
    • Connections
      Featured in Troldspejlet: Episode #3.1 (1990)

    User reviews33

    Review
    Top review
    Hopelessly underrated. Bloody Brilliant
    Although the Soldier's story was the best - they were all marvellous. Good stories, well told, and despite the animatronics, taken seriously by the actors.

    It was tucked away on Channel 4 in the UK. I missed one or two of them, but where as most rubbish gets repeated ad nausium - Storyteller wasn't. Typical.

    Do not miss out. If this is on - tape it !
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    • Edu-16
    • May 28, 1999

    FAQ1

    • Why are there only nine episodes when it was so well received? Dd Hurt Balk at doing more shows due to the heavy makeup?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 31, 1987 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Beste Geschichten
    • Filming locations
      • Elstree Studios, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Henson Associates (HA)
      • TVS Television
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      24 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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