The Phoenix and the Carpet
Overview
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.
Seasons & Episodes
Miniseries
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.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Richard Warner
The Phoenix (voice)
Joe Barton
The Phoenix
Gary Russell
Cyril
Tamzin Neville
Anthea
Max Harris
Robert
Jane Forster
Jane
V.M. Hartman
The Lamb
Daphne Neville
Mother
Edward Brooks
Father
Deddie Davies
Mrs Wigson
Hilary Mason
Mrs Biddle
Nigel Lambert
Reverend Septimus Blenkinsop
Frequently Asked Questions
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...
The Phoenix and the Carpet has 1 season with 8 episodes.
The Phoenix and the Carpet premiered on December 29, 1976.
No, The Phoenix and the Carpet has ended. The final episode aired on February 16, 1977.
The Phoenix and the Carpet originally aired on BBC One. Check your local streaming services for availability.
The Phoenix and the Carpet was created by Edith Nesbit.
The Phoenix and the Carpet has a rating of 5.8/10 based on user reviews.
The Phoenix and the Carpet is classified as Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Kids.