Fairy Tales - Season 1

Episodes

Rapunzel

Jimmy Stojkovic, a failing tennis player is convinced by his ambitious father to pose as a woman in order to enter a women's tennis tournament. Problems arise however when Jimmy (now known as Martina) falls for beautiful young competitor Billy Jane Brooke, dubbed "Rapunzel" by the media because of her flowing locks.

Jan 10, 2008

Season 1Episode 260 min

Cinderella

Cinderella is set inside a bustling university and asks the question; who was really responsible for the evolution of the human race – man or woman? This delightful rom-com features the devilishly charismatic Professor Prince (James Nesbitt), who believes that man was the reason that we are all here today, and university cleaner Cindy (Maxine Peake), who, despite her lack of academic education, is determined to prove him wrong. When the opportunity arises to become Professor Prince's assistant on a research trip to Borneo, students Phoebe (Lucinda Raikes, The Thick Of It) and Fenola (Lucy Punch, St Trinian's) are determined to impress both Professor Prince and Professor Brooks (Harriet Walter, Bright Young Things). However, Cindy's desperate to be considered and looks to fellow cleaner Alice (Mona Hammond, EastEnders) for inspiration.

Jan 17, 2008

Season 1Episode 360 min

The Empress's New Clothes

The Empress’s New Clothes introduces Michaela, the star of “Empire State”, a top TV soap opera. Surrounded by a coterie of fawning stylists and advisors, Michaela is hell-bent on outshining her co-star and arch rival Shekeelia at the Silver Sphere Awards, the highlight in the soap opera calendar.

Jan 24, 2008

Season 1Episode 460 min

Billy Goat

Set in a world where trolls and human beings co-exist, the boy band Billy Goat is managed by a troll named Grettongrat. Although popular on the club scene in the north of England, the boys aspire to achieve wider fame; their manager disagrees.

Jan 31, 2008