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Five Fables

Episode 4: The Preaching of the Swallow

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern IrelandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland

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Animated series depicting Aesop's classic fables in a modern translation. In this episode, a swallow watches a farmer sow flax seed. Show more

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Director:
Dean Burke
Composer:
Barry Douglas

Five Fables

Episode 5: The Fox, the Wolf and the Farmer

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern IrelandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Available for over a year

Animated series. In this tale, a fox takes a farmer at his word when he hears him shout 'the wolf shall have the lot of you' at his oxen. Show more

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Five Fables

Episode 2: The Mouse and the Lion

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern IrelandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland

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

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Director:
Dean Burke

Five Fables

Episode 3: The Fox, the Wolf and the Carter

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern IrelandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Available for over a year

Animated series depicting Aesop's classic fables in a modern translation. In this episode, a wily fox teams up with a strong but stupid wolf. Show more

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Director:
Dean Burke

Five Fables

Episode 1: The Two Mice

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern IrelandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Available for over a year

Animated series depicting Aesop's fables in a modern translation, narrated by Billy Connolly. A country mouse is invited to taste the delights of the town. Show more

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