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The Phoenix and the Carpet

BBC One
on BBC One London

Second in the six-part children's drama series, based on the book by E Nesbit. The children fly off to India in search of adventure and meet a kind princess.
Adapted by Helen Cresswell Stereo Subtitled .

Contributors

Adapted By:
Helen Cresswell
Robert:
Ivan Berry
Cyril:
Ben Simpson
Anthea:
Jessica Fox
Jane:
Charlotte Chinn
Cook:
Miriam Margolyes
Voice of the Phoenix:
David Suchet
Lily:
Jean Alexander
MrsBiddle:
Gemma Jones
Eliza:
Lesley Dunlop
Selina:
Selina Cadell
Amelia:
Nicola Redmond
RevBlenkinsop:
Philip Bird
Miss Peasmarsh:
Miranda Pleasence
Uncle Felix:
Mark Powley
Ranee:
Kim Vithana
Lady:
Zina Badran
Mother:
Mary Waterhouse
Father:
Ian Keith
Source: Radio Times

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