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Tales of Hans Christian Andersen

A collection of well-known fairy stories by Hans Christian Andersen.

School Radio,8 episodes

Episodes

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Thumbelina
Anne-Marie Duff reads an adaptation of 'Thumbelina' by Hans Christian Andersen
27 Apr 2010,15 mins
The Little Mermaid
Anne-Marie Duff reads an adaptation of 'The Little Mermaid' by Hans Christian Andersen
04 May 2010,15 mins
The Emperor's new clothes
Sir Derek Jacobi reads an adaptation of 'The Emperor's new clothes'
11 May 2010,15 mins
The brave Tin Soldier
David Tennant reads an adaptation of 'The brave Tin Soldier' by Hans Christian Andersen
18 May 2010,15 mins
The Wild Swans
Penelope Wilton reads an adaptation of 'The Wild Swans' by Hans Christian Andersen
25 May 2010,15 mins
The Nightingale
Sir Derek Jacobi reads an adaptation of 'The Nightingale' by Hans Christian Andersen
08 Jun 2010,15 mins
The Ugly Duckling
Penelope Wilton reads an adaptation of 'The Ugly Duckling' by Hans Christian Andersen
15 Jun 2010,15 mins
The Fir Tree
David Tennant reads an adaptation of 'The Fir Tree' by Hans Christian Andersen
22 Jun 2010,15 mins