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Five Fables

Billy Connolly

Seamus Heaney

Dean Burke

Five Fables: Episode 2: The Mouse and the Lion

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The Mouse and the Lion

Episode 2

Episode 2: The Mouse and the Lion

BBC Two - Five Fables, The Mouse and the Lion

A group of foolhardy mice stumble upon a sleeping lion.

Animated series depicting Aesop's fables in a modern translation, narrated by Billy Connolly. A group of foolhardy mice stumble upon a sleeping lion.

Enchanting animated series depicting Aesop's classic fables in a modern translation, narrated by Billy Connolly. 

In this episode, a group of foolhardy mice stumble upon a sleeping lion and start jumping all over him. He wakes up and grabs the terrified leader, who negotiates for her dear life - with surprising consequences. 

Followed by a behind-the-scenes documentary about how Billy Connolly and Seamus Heaney worked together to bring the rich language to screen.

Aesop's classic fables in a modern translation, narrated by Billy Connolly.

Enchanting animated series depicting Aesop's classic fables in a modern translation, narrated by Billy Connolly

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