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The Storyteller

A grizzled storyteller regales his curious canine companion with a selection of enchanting European folktales.

A collection of fresh takes on classic European folk tales unfolds in nine captivating narratives.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Hans My Hedgehog

1. Hans My Hedgehog

Aired: May 15, 1988

A poor peasant woman's careless wish is fulfilled, but with a bizarre twist, ...

Episode 2 Fearnot

2. Fearnot

Aired: May 22, 1988

A brave adventurer embarks on a spine-tingling quest to uncover the secrets o...

Episode 3 A Story Short

3. A Story Short

Aired: May 29, 1988

The Storyteller faces a year-long sentence of daily storytelling as punishmen...

Episode 4 The Luck Child

4. The Luck Child

Aired: Jun 5, 1988

The seventh son's extraordinary luck remains unbeatable, outsmarting the ruth...

Episode 5 The Soldier and Death

5. The Soldier and Death

Aired: Jun 12, 1988

A legendary warrior returns home to a hero's welcome, accompanied by extraord...

Episode 6 The Three Ravens

6. The Three Ravens

Aired: Jun 19, 1988

The king, still reeling from his loss, hastily decides to remarry a powerful ...

Episode 7 Sapsorrow

7. Sapsorrow

Aired: Jun 26, 1988

A princess flees an arranged marriage and disguises herself as a beggar, only...

Episode 8 The Heartless Giant

8. The Heartless Giant

Aired: Jul 3, 1988

A prince's curiosity inadvertently frees a brutal giant from the king's dunge...

Episode 9 The True Bride

9. The True Bride

Aired: Jul 10, 1988

A majestic white lion charges into action, fearlessly rescuing a young girl f...

Info about The Storyteller

Current Status: Ended

Genres:Drama, Adventure, Horror, Family, Fantasy