THE STORYTELLER: GREEK MYTHS
(The Storyteller: Greek Myths)
Season 1
(4 Episodes)
Episode Guide for the 1st Season
1. THESEUS & THE MINOTAUR
Original Title: Theseus & the Minotaur
First Aired: 12/01/1991 (UK) Director: John Madden Writing Credits: Anthony Minghella Cast: David Morrissey (Theseus), Maggie O'Neill (Ariadne), Robert Flemyng (Aegeus), Amanda Burton (Aithra), Lindsay Duncan (Medea), David Greenaway (...), Samantha Birt (Athenian), Misha Downey (Athenian), Lavinia Frey (Athenian), Simon Glass (Athenian), Maria Halkias (Athenian), Mark Lorimer (Athenian), Dominique Sanchez (Athenian), Simeon Torres (Athenian), Ester Vendrell (Athenian), Tom Ward (Athenian) The Story: With the help of a beautiful princess, Theseus tracks down the man-eating Minotaur -- half-man, half- bull -- to prove his courage and loyalty. A fight to the death ensues, and a shocking secret emerges. 2. PERSEUS & THE GORGON
Original Title: Perseus & the Gorgon
First Aired: 12/08/1991 (UK) Director: David Garfath Writing Credits: Anthony Minghella Cast: Frances Barber (Medusa), Jeremy Gilley (Perseus), Kate Buffery (Danaë), John McEnery (Polydektes), Arthur Dignam (Acrisius), Barbara Barnes (Graea), Justine Glenton (Graea), Tacy Kneale (Graea), Tony Vogel (Diktys), Dearbhla Molloy (Oracle), Pat Roach (Atlas), Deborah Vale (Gorgon), Tessa Vale (Gorgon), Oscar Webb (Young Perseus), Hannah Cresswell (Young Danaë) The Story: When the evil king threatens Perseus' mother, he must bring back the head of Medusa, whose piercing eyes will turn anyone who looks upon her to stone. Will the help of the gods be enough to aid in this seemingly impossible task? 3. ORPHEUS & EURYDICE
Original Title: Orpheus & Eurydice
First Aired: 12/15/1991 (UK) Director: Tony Smith Writing Credits: Anthony Minghella Cast: Art Malik (Orpheus), Gina Bellman (Eurydice), Jesse Birdsall (Aristaeus), Robert Stephens (Hades), Mel Martin (Persephone), Trevor Peacock (Charon), David Greenaway (puppet), Mark Ashman (Dancer), Lucy Fawcett (Dancer), Nelson Fernandez (Dancer), Sue Glasser (Dancer), Betsy Gregory (Dancer), Anita Griffin (Dancer), Ikky Maas (Dancer), Marco Nunes (Dancer), Rossana Sen (Dancer), Michael Small (Dancer) The Story: The great musician Orpheus vows to bring back the soul of his beloved Eurydice from the depths of Hades. But the task he must complete to reunite with his love turns out to be as tortuous as the fate he will have to endure. 4. DAEDALUS & ICARUS
Original Title: Daedalus & Icarus
First Aired: 12/22/1991 (UK) Director: Paul Weiland Writing Credits: Anthony Minghella Cast: Derek Jacobi (Daedalus), Ian Hawkes (Icarus), Alistair White (Talos), John Wood (Minos), Hannah Morris (Daughter 1), Victoria Shalet (Daughter 2), Steve Varnom (Minotaur), David Greenaway (...), David Alan Barclay (...) The Story: Daedalus, one of the greatest inventors of ancient Greece, and his son Icarus are betrayed by cruel King Minos and must flee for their lives. To escape, Daedalus creates wings so they can fly to safety. But, will the young Icarus heed his father's instructions or will their dreams melt away? |