David Suchet voices a sassy immortal bird who judges your wish-making skills.
Season 1 • Episode 6
LatestThe 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.
Acting
David Suchet's gloriously camp Phoenix voice performance.
Practical Effects
Charming pre-CGI effects that aged like a beloved picture book.
Creator
Edith Nesbit
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
David Suchet recorded his Phoenix lines between Poirot episodes, reportedly relishing the dramatic contrast.
This was among the last major BBC children's productions using practical effects before digital took over completely.
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