# The Storyteller: Greek Myths (1991)

> A labyrinth-dwelling storyteller spins Greek myths for his loyal dog in a gentle, puppet-tinged fantasy anthology.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/tv/80799

## Facts

- Seasons: 1
- Episodes: 4
- Episode runtime: 24 min
- Status: Ended
- Genres: fantasy, family
- Created by: Anthony Minghella
- Cast: Brian Henson, Michael Gambon, Frances Barber, Jeremy Gilley, Kate Buffery, John McEnery, Arthur Dignam, Barbara Barnes
- TMDB rating: 8.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0098834/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Tone: whimsical, gentle, wistful, melancholic, warm

## What critics say

Audiences rate this four-part puppet-and-live-action retelling of Greek myths positively, valuing its storytelling and imaginative staging.

## Synopsis

The Storyteller: Greek Myths (1991) is a British fantasy anthology miniseries created by Anthony Minghella. Michael Gambon plays the Storyteller, an old man who lives in a labyrinth and passes the time telling tales to his loyal dog, voiced and performed by Brian Henson. Across four half-hour episodes he recounts Perseus and Medusa, Icarus and Daedalus, Theseus and the Minotaur, and Orpheus and Eurydice, each story unfolding in its own vivid mythic world with a cast including Frances Barber as Medusa and Jeremy Gilley as Perseus. The engine of each episode is the classic Greek hero's quest or fateful bargain, with the Storyteller's warm voice carrying the audience from one ancient ordeal to the next. Shape and scale are modest: a single season of four self-contained tales that can be watched in any order. The result is a gentle, storybook-like production where puppetry and live action sit side by side, its tone blending wonder, quiet melancholy and affection for the old myths. Fans of Jim Henson's Storyteller, Jason and the Argonauts and Clash of the Titans will find resonance in its blend of ancient heroism and family-friendly fantasy wonder. It is a rewarding pick for families and anyone who loves myths told aloud.

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