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Five Fables
Overview
Enchanting animated series depicting Aesop's classic fables in a modern translation, narrated by Billy Connolly.
Status
Ended
Created By
Seamus Heaney
Network
BBC Two
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
Episodes
The Two Mice
Animated series depicting Aesop's fables in a modern translation, narrated by Billy Connolly. A country mouse is invited to taste the delights of the town.
The Mouse and the Lion
Animated series depicting Aesop's fables in a modern translation, narrated by Billy Connolly. A group of foolhardy mice stumble upon a sleeping lion.
The Fox, the Wolf and the Carter
Animated series depicting Aesop's classic fables in a modern translation. In this episode, a wily fox teams up with a strong but stupid wolf.
The Preaching of the Swallow
Animated series depicting Aesop's classic fables in a modern translation. In this episode, a swallow watches a farmer sow flax seed.
The Fox, the Wolf and the Farmer
Animated series. In this tale, a fox takes a farmer at his word when he hears him shout 'the wolf shall have the lot of you' at his oxen.
Top Cast
Billy Connolly
Himself - Narrator
