Overview
The Phoenix and the Carpet is a six-part British miniseries based on E. Nesbit's 1904 fantasy novel of the same name. Produced by HIT Entertainment for BBC One, it aired from 16 November to 21 December 1997. 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
David Suchet
The Phoenix (voice)
Francis Wright
The Psammead (voice)
Ben Simpson
Cyril
Jessica Fox
Anthea
Ivan Berry
Robert
Charlotte Chinn
Jane
Mary Waterhouse
Mother
Ian Keith
Father
Christopher Biggins
Mr Tonks
Gemma Jones
Mrs Biddle
Shaun Dingwall
Burglar
Miriam Margolyes
Cook
Frequently Asked Questions
The Phoenix and the Carpet is a six-part British miniseries based on E. Nesbit's 1904 fantasy novel of the same name. Produced by HIT Entertainment for BBC One, it aired...
The Phoenix and the Carpet has 1 season with 6 episodes.
The Phoenix and the Carpet premiered on November 16, 1997.
No, The Phoenix and the Carpet has ended. The final episode aired on December 21, 1997.
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 0.0/10 based on user reviews.
The Phoenix and the Carpet is classified as Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Kids.