The Phoenix and the Carpet (1976)

Miniseries

Original BBC mini-series adaptation of E. Nesbit's 1904 book 'The Phoenix and the Carpet.' The story features four Edwardian children who find a strange egg in their newly-arrived Persian carpet. It hatches into a Phoenix bird that grants them wishes and also turns the rug into a magic carpet, which takes them on a series of adventures all over the world and at home.

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8 Episodes

The Magic Fire
E1
The Magic FireA group of four Edwardian children discover a Phoenix, who then whisks them away on a fantastic adventure.
Queen of the Island
E2
Queen of the IslandThe children and the Phoenix return from France and then travel on to a secluded desert island.
Some Indian Things
E3
Some Indian ThingsThe Cook is left behind, as the newly appointed Queen of the island, while the children continue on with another journey.
The Temple of the Phoenix
E4
The Temple of the PhoenixThe children take the phoenix on a tour of London.
Gifts from Persia
E5
Gifts from PersiaAfter the carpet is sent back to it's home country to pick up some presents, the children are not too happy with what it actually returns with.
What to Do with a Burglar
E6
What to Do with a BurglarThe children arrange a marriage on the island, between Cook and the burglar.
The Hole in the Carpet
E7
The Hole in the CarpetWhen the children's house is burgled, they take the burglar to the deserted island.
A Night at the Theatre
E8
A Night at the TheatreWhen the children take the Phoenix to the theatre, he gets so excited that he starts a fire.