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Poster for The Storyteller (1988)

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The Storyteller (1988)

Magical and haunting tales for only the bravest of children

  • May 15, 1988
  • 1 season · 9 episodes
  • TV-Y7

8.2/10

TMDB user score
246 votes on TMDB

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About This Series

The Storyteller is an action and adventure series created by Jim Henson. Its leading cast includes John Hurt, Brian Henson and Frederick Warder. It premiered on May 15, 1988 on NBC. TMDB lists 1 season and 9 episodes so far and has ended.

Synopsis

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

Synopsis from TMDB.

Before You Pick

Time to finish
About 4 hours, based on 9 episodes at 25 minutes each
Ending
Finished: all episodes are out
Age rating (US)
TV-Y7
Language
English
Audience signal
8.2/10 from 246 TMDB votes

Trailer

Jim Henson's 'The StoryTeller' (Trailer) · plays from YouTube

Where to Watch The Storyteller

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Cast

  • John Hurt The Storyteller 9 episodes
  • Brian Henson Dog (voice) 9 episodes
  • Frederick Warder Troll/Trollop 3 episodes
  • Mak Wilson Badger / Squirrel / Birds 3 episodes
  • Michael Kilgarriff Pond Sprite (voice) 2 episodes
  • Peter Marinker Wolf (voice) 2 episodes
  • Miranda Richardson Witch 1 episode
  • Abigail Cruttenden Princess 1 episode
  • Jane Horrocks Anja 1 episode
  • Gabrielle Anwar Lidia 1 episode
  • Gemma Jones Queen 1 episode
  • Bob Peck Soldier 1 episode
  • Steven Mackintosh Lucky 1 episode
  • Richard Vernon King 1 episode
  • Alison Doody Sapsorrow 1 episode
  • Brenda Blethyn Storyteller's Wife 1 episode
  • Jonathan Pryce King 1 episode
  • Kate Williams Chief Maid 1 episode

Seasons

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