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The Phoenix and the Carpet

on BBC One London

Fourth in the six-part children's drama series, based on the book by E. Nesbit.
Jane makes a new friend when an unlikely visitor arrives on New Year's Eve.
Adapted by Helen Cresswell
So, how do you fly over the rooftops? p 35

Contributors

Author:
E Nesbit
Adapted by:
Helen Cresswell
Jane:
Charlotte Chinn
Robert:
Ivan Berry
Anthea:
Jessica Fox
Cyril:
Ben Simpson
Voice of the Phoenix:
David Suchet
Lily:
Jean Alexander
Eliza:
Lesley Dunlop
Burglar:
Shaun Dingwall
The Psammead:
Francis Wright
Father:
Ian Keith
Mother:
Mary Waterhouse
Uncle Felix:
Mark Powley
Sgt Cooper:
Colin Prockter
Fred:
Simon Merrells

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