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Tellytales

Season 2 2009

  • 2009-10-04T23:00:00Z on CBeebies
  • 15m
  • 2h 30m (10 episodes)
  • United Kingdom
  • Children
Tellytales is where well-known and lesser-known myths, legends and tales from around the world jump off the pages and straight into the child's imagination. It's a mix of a pop-up book, silent movie and magical stage play. Using both animation and live action, children are at the heart of each episode telling the tales, helping to create the artwork and performing all the songs. From England's 'Jack and the Beanstalk' to Egypt's 'Dancing Rose' and North America's 'The Racing Princess' to Russia's 'The Magic Porridge Pot', Tellytales immerses the audience in some of the world's most exciting traditional stories while exploring different cultures and landscapes. In each episode, the tale or legend comes from a different country. Tellytales is a BBC Wales production and children from primary schools in Cardiff helped to create the artwork for the series.

10 episodes

Season Premiere

2009-10-04T23:00:00Z

2x01 Goldilocks and the Three Bears

Season Premiere

2x01 Goldilocks and the Three Bears

  • 2009-10-04T23:00:00Z15m

Goldilocks and the Three Bears is presented as a mix of animation and live action

2009-10-05T23:00:00Z

2x02 The Flying Carpet

2x02 The Flying Carpet

  • 2009-10-05T23:00:00Z15m

In this Arabian Nights story, the magical carpet is ready to fly - but where will it go?

2009-10-06T23:00:00Z

2x03 The Magic Paintbrush

2x03 The Magic Paintbrush

  • 2009-10-06T23:00:00Z15m

This tale is based in China, and follows the adventures of Liang, a poor boy who, with his magic paintbrush, makes amazing things happen.

2x04 The Storyteller and the wizard

  • 2009-10-07T23:00:00Z15m

This tale, based in Ireland, follows the adventure of a storyteller who has no story to tell. How will he find a tale to tell the King of Leinster?

2009-10-08T23:00:00Z

2x05 Dancing princess

2x05 Dancing princess

  • 2009-10-08T23:00:00Z15m

This tale is based on a story from Madagascar. There is excitement in the air as the Dancing Princess and her mother the Queen judge a dancing competition. But who will win the acclaimed prize?

2009-10-11T23:00:00Z

2x06 Stone Soup

2x06 Stone Soup

  • 2009-10-11T23:00:00Z15m

In this famous tale from France, poor Gerard is very hungry. But how will he make soup from a stone?

2009-10-12T23:00:00Z

2x07 Rapunzel

2x07 Rapunzel

  • 2009-10-12T23:00:00Z15m

A German fairy tale in the collection assembled by the Brothers Grimm, first published in 1812. In this adaptation, poor Rapunzel longs to escape from the tower and the wicked Queen. But who will save her?

2009-10-13T23:00:00Z

2x08 Why the sea is salty

2x08 Why the sea is salty

  • 2009-10-13T23:00:00Z15m

Why the Sea is Salty: A Danish tale. Fenia and Menia are two strong giants who work for cruel King Frodi. As they make their escape, we discover why some believe the sea is salty.

2009-10-14T23:00:00Z

2x09 Cantre'r Gwaelod

2x09 Cantre'r Gwaelod

  • 2009-10-14T23:00:00Z15m

Cantre'r Gwaelod: In this famous tale from Ceredigion on the west coast of Wales, we discover why we can still hear the bell of the drowned land of Cantre'r Gwaelod ring today

2009-10-15T23:00:00Z

2x10 The Three Little Pigs

2x10 The Three Little Pigs

  • 2009-10-15T23:00:00Z15m

Series in which tales from around the world are presented as a mix of animation and live action. Here, a favourite tale from England - The Three Little Pigs.

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