TV series
Animated Tales of the World
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.
Availability
Not streaming in United States
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
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.
Season 2 episodes
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Episode 2
Cap O'Rushes, A Tale from England
Episode credits
Guest stars Juliet Stevenson
Episode 4
The Three Sisters Who Fell Into the Mountain, A Tale from Norway
Where to watch Animated Tales of the WorldEpisode 5
Flower of Fern, A Tale from Poland
Episode credits
Guest stars Carolyn Pickles
Episode 7
Shepherdess and the Chimney Sweep, A Tale from Denmark
Where to watch Animated Tales of the WorldEpisode 14
Shepherd Boy Tumur, A Tale from Mongolia
Episode credits
Guest stars Sue Holderness
Episode 16
How the Tortoise Won Respect, A Tale from South Africa
Where to watch Animated Tales of the WorldEpisode 17
John Henry: The Steel Driving Man, A Tale from the United States of America
Episode credits
Guest stars Brian Dennehy
Episode 19
The Tyrant and the Child, A Tale from Burkina Faso
Where to watch Animated Tales of the WorldEpisode 20
The Chief and the Carpenter, A Tale from the Caribbean
Episode information updated Sep 3, 2026
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More about Animated Tales of the World
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