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Jim Henson's The Storyteller (1988–1991) — fantasy on Channel 4
About Jim Henson's The Storyteller
Jim Henson's The Storyteller ended on December 22, 1991, after its second season. The series originally aired on Channel 4 and featured a total of 13 episodes across two seasons. It showcased a unique blend of live-action storytelling, puppetry, and visual effects, bringing classic tales to life with notable actors and creative design.
The show was a fantasy series that aired from 1988 to 1991. It was centered around the character of the Storyteller, played by John Hurt, who narrated various traditional stories and myths. The series aimed to capture the timeless art of storytelling, with each episode presenting a different folk tale or myth, often accompanied by intricate puppetry and visual effects created by Jim Henson's Workshop.
The cast included John Hurt as the Storyteller, along with Brian Henson as The Dog and Michael Gambon in other roles. It remains a notable example of early fantasy television that combines storytelling with innovative puppetry and visual effects.
Jim Henson's The Storyteller episode schedule
13 aired
Aired · 13
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| December 22, 1991 | S2·E4 | Daedalus and Icarus |
| December 15, 1991 | S2·E3 | Orpheus and Eurydice |
| December 8, 1991 | S2·E2 | Perseus and the Gorgon |
| December 1, 1991 | S2·E1 | Theseus and the Minotaur |
| July 10, 1988 | S1·E9 | The True Bride |
| July 3, 1988 | S1·E8 | The Heartless Giant |
| June 26, 1988 | S1·E7 | Sapsorrow |
| June 19, 1988 | S1·E6 | The Three Ravens |
| June 12, 1988 | S1·E5 | Hans My Hedgehog |
| June 5, 1988 | S1·E4 | A Story Short |
| May 29, 1988 | S1·E3 | The Luck Child |
| May 22, 1988 | S1·E2 | Fearnot |
| May 15, 1988 | S1·E1 | The Soldier and Death |
