Hans Christian Andersen: My Life as a Fairytale
First air date: 2002-09-08

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The only child in a wretchedly poor family in the Danish village of Odense, Hans Christian Andersen lives in a fantasy world. His hand carved dolls and puppets, his father's bedtime stories, and his own natural flair for fantastic tales brings the child temporary escape. It takes him all the way to Copenhagen where, he's been told, dreams can really come true.


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Simon Callow

as Charles Dickens

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Emily Hamilton

as Jette / Little Mermaid

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Steven Berkoff

as Meisling

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Geraldine James

as Hans's Mother

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Alison Steadman

as Mrs. Meisling

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Edward Atterton

as Prince Christian of Denmark

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Mark Dexter

as Edward

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Aurelio Malfa

as Proprietor

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Mathieu Carrière

as Otto

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Kieran Bew

as Hans Christian Andersen

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James Fox

as Jonas Collin

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