Jim Henson's The Storyteller

Jim Henson's The Storyteller (1988-1991)

EndedScripted showFantasy

"When people told themselves their past with stories, explained their present with stories, foretold the future with stories, the best place by the fire was kept for the storyteller". The Storyteller, shown in 1988, starred John Hurt as the Storyteller and with the help of Jim Henson's Workshop of muppets, actors, voices and costumes as well as visual effects, brought a new dimension to television. Nine stories were shown in this series, which was followed a few years later by Jim Henson's The Storyteller: Greek Myths. This series was to feature some of Britain's finest actors of the time and some who would propel themselves into the international limelight within the next few years. Sean Bean, Jane Horrocks, Brenda Blethyn, Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders, Joely Richardson, Bob Peck, Alison Doody, Gabrielle Anwar, Jonathan Pryce and Miranda Richardson all appeared.

Streaming

Watch Now

Network
Scheduleevery Sunday (25 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S02E04Daedalus and Icarusdéc. 22, 1991
S02E03Orpheus and Eurydicedéc. 15, 1991
S02E02Perseus and the Gorgondéc. 8, 1991
S02E01Theseus and the Minotaurdéc. 1, 1991
S01E09The True Bridejuil. 10, 1988
View all episodesView all seasons

Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

Jim Henson's The Storyteller premiered in which year?

Jim Henson's The Storyteller premiered in 1988.

What is the name of the principal actor in Jim Henson's The Storyteller?

John Hurt is the principal actor in Jim Henson's The Storyteller.

How many episodes does The Storyteller comprise?

The Storyteller comprises 9 episodes.

Who wrote the scripts for Jim Henson's The Storyteller?

Anthony Minghella and Allan Scott wrote the scripts for Jim Henson's The Storyteller.

What is the genre of Jim Henson's The Storyteller?

Jim Henson's The Storyteller is a fantasy anthology series.

Who directed Jim Henson's The Storyteller?

Jim Henson and Steve Barron directed Jim Henson's The Storyteller.

In what country was The Storyteller filmed?

Jim Henson's The Storyteller was filmed in the United Kingdom.

Who provided the voice for the dog in the episode "The Soldier and Death"?

Brian Henson provided the voice for the dog in the episode "The Soldier and Death".

In which episode does a young man named Jack try to outsmart the devil?

In the episode "The True Bride", a young man named Jack tries to outsmart the devil.

Which actor played the lead role in the episode "Fearnot"?

Michael Gambon played the lead role in the episode "Fearnot".

In which episode does a young prince set out to find the singing, ringing tree?

In the episode "The Singing, Ringing Tree", a young prince sets out to find the singing, ringing tree.

Who played the lead role in the episode "The Heartless Giant"?

Bob Peck played the lead role in the episode "The Heartless Giant".

Cast

View all cast

Characters

View all characters

Also known as

  • Ο Παραμυθάς (Greece)
  • Mesemondó (Hungary)
  • Сказочник (Russian Federation)

Recently Updated Shows

Recently updated shows that might be of your interest.
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
Running

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds follows Captain Pike, Science Officer Spock and Number One in the decade before Captain Kirk boarded the U.S.S. Enterprise, as they explore new worlds around the galaxy.

Murder in a Small Town
Running

Murder in a Small Town

Karl Alberg moves to a quiet coastal town to soothe a psyche that has been battered by big-city police work. But this gentle paradise has more than its share of secrets, and Karl will need to call upon all the skills that made him a world-class detective in solving the murders that, even in this seemingly idyllic setting, continue to wash up on his shore.

GenreDrama, Crime
Sheriff Country
Running

Sheriff Country

Sheriff Country focuses on straight-shooting sheriff Mickey Fox, the stepsister of Cal Fire's division chief Sharon Leone, who investigates criminal activity as she patrols the streets of small-town Edgewater while contending with her ex-con father, Wes, who is an off-the-grid marijuana grower, and a mysterious incident involving her wayward daughter.

GenreDrama, Crime
Law & Order
Running

Law & Order

In the criminal justice system, the people are represented by two separate, yet equally important, groups: the police, who investigate crime; and the district attorneys, who prosecute the offenders. These are their stories.

Matlock
Running

Matlock

After achieving success in her younger years, the brilliant septuagenarian Madeline Matlock rejoins the work force at a prestigious law firm where she uses her unassuming demeanor and wily tactics to win cases and expose corruption from within.