The Singing, Ringing Tree

cult 60s kid's TV

hear the Radio 4 programme

picture of princess and the tree

If you watched TV in Britain in the 60s or 70s you may remember this. It started life in East Germany as a film, part of a series of fairy stories. The BBC dubbed it into English and showed it in three parts. People remember it because it was so scary.

You may remember the prince who turned into a bear, the princess who had her beauty taken away from her, the wicked dwarf with magical powers, and the giant fish. Find out more by selecting one of the options on the right of this page.

the story and pictures
credits etc
background information
read a newspaper article
read an essay
how to buy the video/DVD
guestbook and group
site map links
in 2004 voted 20th scariest TV show ever
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