Bedtime Stories

Bedtime Stories

1974 · 1 season · 6 eps · Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama

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An anthology of six plays, contemporary twists on well-loved tales with dark endings.

Created by Innes Lloyd

Network: BBC Two

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