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The Phoenix and the Carpet 

| Adventure , Family , Fantasy | TV Mini-Series (1997– )
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6 episodes
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Four young children hope for anything to happen and, when they become owners of the Phoenix, their adventure begins.

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Miriam Margolyes, Ivan Berry, Lesley Dunlop | See full cast & crew »
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Series cast summary:
Miriam Margolyes ...  Cook 6 episodes, 1997
Ivan Berry Ivan Berry ...  Robert 6 episodes, 1997
Lesley Dunlop ...  Eliza 6 episodes, 1997
Ben Simpson Ben Simpson ...  Cyril 6 episodes, 1997
Christopher Biggins ...  Mr. Tonks 6 episodes, 1997
Charlotte Chinn Charlotte Chinn ...  Jane 6 episodes, 1997
Jessica Fox ...  Anthea 6 episodes, 1997
David Suchet ...  The Phoenix 6 episodes, 1997
Shaun Dingwall ...  Burglar 6 episodes, 1997
Gemma Jones ...  Mrs. Bibble 6 episodes, 1997
Ian Keith Ian Keith ...  Father 6 episodes, 1997
Mary Waterhouse Mary Waterhouse ...  Mother 6 episodes, 1997
Francis Wright ...  The Psammead 6 episodes, 1997
Jean Alexander ...  Lily 5 episodes, 1997
Nicola Redmond Nicola Redmond ...  Amelia 4 episodes, 1997
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Four young children hope for anything to happen and, when they become owners of the Phoenix, their adventure begins.

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Plot Keywords:

phoenix the bird | child | tv mini series | remake | based on novel | See All (5) »

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Adventure | Family | Fantasy

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Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

16 November 1997 (UK) See more »

Also Known As:

Feeniks ja taikamatto See more »

Filming Locations:

Ealing Studios, Ealing, London, England, UK See more »

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Production Co:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC),HIT Entertainment See more »
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Runtime:

(6 episodes)

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Stereo

Color:

Color
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