Hans Christian Andersen: My Life as a Fairytale
“His world was magical. His legacy...immortal.”
Series Overview
The only child in a wretchedly poor family in the Danish village of Odense, Hans Christian Andersen lives in a fantasy world. His hand carved dolls and puppets, his father's bedtime stories, and his own natural flair for fantastic tales brings the child temporary escape. It takes him all the way to Copenhagen where, he's been told, dreams can really come true.
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1 Season • 2 Episodes
120 min per episode
2002 – 2002
Premiered: Sun, Sep 8, 2002
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Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 2: “Episode 2”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Kieran Bew
Hans Christian Andersen
Emily Hamilton
Jette / Little Mermaid
James Fox
Jonas Collin
Simon Callow
Charles Dickens
Steven Berkoff
Meisling
Mathieu Carrière
Otto
Geraldine James
Hans's Mother
Alison Steadman
Mrs. Meisling
Edward Atterton
Prince Christian of Denmark
Mark Dexter
Edward
Hugh Bonneville
Joe Prospero
Francis Dickens
Aurelio Malfa
Proprietor
Carolyn Pickles
Mrs. Dickens
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hans Christian Andersen, Kit Hesketh-Harvey
Jan Tilman Schade, Debbie Wiseman
John Kenway
Alex Mackie
Davina Belling, Robert Halmi Jr., Paul Lowin, Clive Parsons, David V. Picker
Department Leadership Roster
Kit Hesketh-Harvey
Writer
Davina Belling
Producer
Paul Lowin
Producer
Clive Parsons
Producer
Jan Tilman Schade
Original Music Composer
Debbie Wiseman
Original Music Composer
John Kenway
Director of Photography
Alex Mackie
Editor
Michael Pickwoad
Production Design
Ann Hollowood
Costume Design
Georg Armin Sauer
Stunt Coordinator
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What is Hans Christian Andersen: My Life as a Fairytale about?
The only child in a wretchedly poor family in the Danish village of Odense, Hans Christian Andersen lives in a fantasy world. His hand carved dolls and puppets, his father's bedtime stories, and his own natural flair for fantastic tales brings the child temporary escape. It takes him all the way to Copenhagen where, he's been told, dreams can really come true.
How many seasons does Hans Christian Andersen: My Life as a Fairytale have?
Hans Christian Andersen: My Life as a Fairytale comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Hans Christian Andersen: My Life as a Fairytale?
Key cast members in Hans Christian Andersen: My Life as a Fairytale include Kieran Bew, Emily Hamilton, James Fox, Simon Callow, Steven Berkoff.
Who created or directed Hans Christian Andersen: My Life as a Fairytale?
Hans Christian Andersen: My Life as a Fairytale was developed and directed by Not specified.