Episodes

  • The Story of the Amulet Chapter 1 - The Psammead

    The Story of the Amulet Chapter 1 - The Psammead
    Sep 23 2026
    In which four children, left in the care of a kindly but unimaginative nurse in London, discover their old friend the Psammead, a curious and ancient sand-fairy, trapped in a pet-shop, and set about rescuing it amidst the bustling city streets. They find their dull holiday plans brightened by the presence of this odd creature, whose company promises adventures beyond mere wishes.
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    29 mins
  • The Phoenix and the Carpet Chapter 12 - The End of the End

    The Phoenix and the Carpet Chapter 12 - The End of the End
    Sep 22 2026
    In which the children face the impending loss of their beloved magic carpet and the mysterious disappearance of the Lamb, leading to a tender and sorrowful farewell to the golden Phoenix amidst preparations for its final resting. They find consolation in a surprising and generous gift, a parting token that brings to a close their extraordinary adventures yet leaves their hearts full of wonder.
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    31 mins
  • The Phoenix and the Carpet Chapter 11 - The Beginning of the End

    The Phoenix and the Carpet Chapter 11 - The Beginning of the End
    Sep 21 2026
    In which the children’s magic carpet, though much mended and dabbed with hair tonic, draws their mother’s gentle disapproval as it shows the wear of their lively play; a delightful evening at the theatre with the Phoenix leads to an unexpected and rather alarming adventure involving smoke and fire, all resolved by the bird’s mysterious powers. In the quiet after the excitement, the children contemplate the consequences of their companion’s fiery nature and the fate of the carpet that has served them so well.
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    26 mins
  • The Phoenix and the Carpet Chapter 10 - The Hole in the Carpet

    The Phoenix and the Carpet Chapter 10 - The Hole in the Carpet
    Sep 20 2026
    In which the children contend with a ripped carpet and a most perplexing adventure that deposits two of them upon a mysterious rooftop, leading to an encounter with some very particular ladies and a rather weary clergyman. Amidst their trials and clever resolutions, the little party prepares a delightful surprise for their mother’s return, all under the watchful eyes of their faithful Phoenix.
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    27 mins
  • The Phoenix and the Carpet Chapter 9 - The Burglar's Bride

    The Phoenix and the Carpet Chapter 9 - The Burglar's Bride
    Sep 19 2026
    In which the children manage to outwit their troublesome servants and reflect upon the weary state of their beloved magic carpet, prompting a heartfelt mending and a tale of its storied past. They then embark upon a daring nocturnal escapade to rescue a most unlikely prisoner, leading to an extraordinary celebration on a sun-drenched isle, attended by friends both curious and unexpected.
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    30 mins
  • The Phoenix and the Carpet Chapter 8 - The Cats, the Cow and the Burglar

    The Phoenix and the Carpet Chapter 8 - The Cats, the Cow and the Burglar
    Sep 18 2026
    In which a most inconvenient invasion of Persian cats and a cow fills the nursery with mewing and mooing, drawing the attention of a policeman and necessitating a troublesome night of managing the unexpected guests. Amidst this domestic turmoil, a kindly-disposed burglar arrives and, through an odd alliance of circumstance and milk, finds himself softened by the peculiar household’s peculiar inhabitants.
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    27 mins
  • The Phoenix and the Carpet Chapter 7 - Mews from Persia

    The Phoenix and the Carpet Chapter 7 - Mews from Persia
    Sep 17 2026
    In which the four children find themselves locked out of their own house on a gloomy winter evening, and after a clever plan involving the Phoenix and the magical carpet, they manage to slip inside, light a fire, and settle down for a curious tea with some unexpected company. What follows is a noisy and enchanting series of events when the carpet returns laden with a great many Persian cats and their unusual companions, filling the house with a charming chaos the children can scarcely comprehend.
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    28 mins
  • The Phoenix and the Carpet Chapter 6 - Doing Good

    The Phoenix and the Carpet Chapter 6 - Doing Good
    Sep 16 2026
    In which four children, accompanied by a golden Phoenix, decide to use the magical carpet for a chance to perform kind and good deeds rather than simply have adventures, leading them to a dusty underground passage and a neglected wayside shrine where they discover a hidden treasure. Their journey brings them into contact with a sorrowful French lady and a priest, and together they restore hope and happiness through their unexpected and generous act.
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    26 mins