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About The Storyteller

The Storyteller is a sci-fi & fantasy and action & adventure TV series that premiered on Channel 4 on May 15, 1988. It has 1 season and 9 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 9 "The True Bride", aired on July 10, 1988.

The Storyteller, aided by his cynical dog, narrates classic folk tales, fables, and legends.

  • Sci-Fi & Fantasy
  • Action & Adventure
  • Drama
  • Family

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Episodes

9 episodes · 1 season

Season 1

1988 · 9 episodes · Last episode: 38 years ago

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    9. The True Bride

    Finale

    A girl who was adopted by an abusive troll finally is freed with the help of a white lion. When her betrothed does not return after a trip, the girl is grief-stricken to learn that the troll's sister had put a spell on him and plans to marry him. The white lion appears again and helps the girl by giving her three magical gifts. From an early German folk tale.

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    8. The Heartless Giant

    A young prince is tricked into helping a heartless giants escape from the king’s dungeon. The evil giant unleashes terror across the land and those who go off to fight him never return. The young prince becomes the servant of the giant and tries to find where the giant’s heart is hidden. But even if he were able to get the heart, can all be made right once more? From an early German folk tale.

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    7. Sapsorrow

    Upon fleeing her kingdom to escape an arranged marriage, the lovely Princess Sapsorrow toils in the kitchen of a faraway palace, disguised as an ugly hag. Her masquerade is no ball, as Sapsorrow has fallen in love with a prince, who sees her only as a peasant!

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    6. The Three Ravens

    After using her powers to charm the widowed king into marrying her, an evil witch sees his children standing in the way of her power. She uncovers the children’s secret hiding place and turns the three princes into ravens. The ravens tell the princess she cannot speak a word for three years, three months and three days or they will remain forever as birds. From an early German folk tale.

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    5. Hans My Hedgehog

    Hans, a hedgehog-boy, feels ostracized in his town so he runs away. Twenty years later, Hans helps a king lost in the woods find his way back to his kingdom. The king rewards Hans with the first thing that the king will see when he re-enters his kingdom. But when the first thing he sees turns out to be his beautiful daughter, will despair take hold or can love prevail? From an early German folk tale.

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    4. A Story Short

    The storyteller recalls his days of servitude to the king for bamboozling the royal cook out of a free meal. A story a day was his punishment - or else he'll boil in the cook's cauldron of oil! All goes well until the final day... when he can't think of a story to save his life! From an early Celtic folk tale.

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    3. The Luck Child

    Upon news of the birth of a Luck child - a peasant boy predicted by wise man to one day wear the crown - the cruel-hearted king seeks out the boy, pretending to take him under his terrible wing. Will luck indeed play a part in our hero's final destiny? From an early Russian folk tale.

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    2. Fearnot

    Fearnot is a young man who is incapapble of feeling fear. He leaves his home and his true love to embark on a vast journey to experience the shudder of fear. No monster or creature that he meets, however horrible or terrifying, makes him afraid. It is only upon return that he learns that true fear exists in the places which are closest to us. From an early German folk tale.

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    1. The Soldier and Death

    Returning from war, a young soldier trades his last biscuit for a magical sack... into which anything summoned will enter! Trapping devils and even death itself, the soldier brings peace to his country. But death soon proves a greater enemy captured than free! From an early Russian folk tale.

Cast & crew

Created by Jim Henson

  • Miranda Richardson

    Miranda Richardson

    Witch

  • Abigail Cruttenden

    Abigail Cruttenden

    Princess

  • Jane Horrocks

    Jane Horrocks

    Anja

  • Gabrielle Anwar

    Gabrielle Anwar

    Lidia

  • Gemma Jones

    Gemma Jones

    Queen

  • Bob Peck

    Bob Peck

    Soldier

  • Steven Mackintosh

    Steven Mackintosh

    Lucky

  • Richard Vernon

    Richard Vernon

    King

  • Alison Doody

    Alison Doody

    Sapsorrow

  • Brenda Blethyn

    Brenda Blethyn

    Storyteller's Wife

  • Jonathan Pryce

    Jonathan Pryce

    King

  • Brian Henson

    Brian Henson

    Dog / Griffin (voice)

  • Kate Williams

    Kate Williams

    Chief Maid

  • Sean Bean

    Sean Bean

    Prince

  • Richard Lintern

    Richard Lintern

    Prince 1

  • Jason Carter

    Jason Carter

    Man

The Storyteller FAQ

Will there be new episodes of The Storyteller?

The Storyteller has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on July 10, 1988.

When did the latest episode of The Storyteller come out?

The most recent episode of The Storyteller, Season 1 Episode 9 "The True Bride", aired on July 10, 1988.

How many seasons of The Storyteller are there?

The Storyteller has 1 season with 9 episodes in total.

When did The Storyteller first air?

The Storyteller first aired on Channel 4 on May 15, 1988.

How do I get notified when new episodes of The Storyteller are released?

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