TV series

Animated Tales of the World

2001TV-Y73 seasons7.6 / 10

An animated anthology adapting a unique story from different countries around the world, with each episode featuring a different art style. It was the largest co-production in the history of broadcast television, involving 39 countries.

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Checked Sep 3, 2026

Animated Tales of the World premiered February 11, 2001. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.

Synopsis

Season 1 episodes

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Episode 1

Green Man of Knowledge, A Tale from Scotland

Feb 11, 2001

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Guest stars Shirley Henderson

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Episode 2

Fionn, A Tale from Ireland

Feb 11, 2001

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Episode 3

Ewen Conger, A Tale from France

Mar 11, 2001

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Episode 4

The Two Brothers, A Tale from Russia

Mar 11, 2001

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Episode 5

Raven Steals the Daylight, A Tale from Alaska

Mar 18, 2001

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Episode 6

Tree with the Golden Apples, A Tale from Holland

Mar 18, 2001finale

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TV series · 2008★ 6.4

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Cast

Brian DennehyCaptain (voice)

Juliet StevensonNarrator (voice)

Shirley HendersonMalmhin (voice)

Carolyn PicklesPawel and Krysia's Mother (voice)

Sue HoldernessOfficials Wife (voice)

Credits

Created by: Christopher Grace

Production details

Status: Ended
Series type: Scripted
Episodes: 39
Original language: English

Production

Children's Television Trust International
ARTSaudi Arabia
BBC ScotlandUnited Kingdom
Channel 4 TelevisionUnited Kingdom
Comataidh Craolaidh Gaidhlig
SBSAustralia

Themes

folktale