Story Chest
Introducing children to a love of story is critical and Story Chest does just that - full of told versions of stories suitable for all ages. There are fairy stories, fables, traditional tales, myths and children's classics. Stories are presented in a variety of different ways: storytellers, puppets, animation and special guest readers.
View all series below - or use the search bar to find specific tales.
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The Wind in the Willows
1 season
Story Chest adaptation of Kenneth Grahame's classic story the Wind in the Willows - featuring the adventures of Mole, Rat, Badger, Toad and their idyllic life by the river.
Featuring beautiful illustrations and footage from Pangbourne, where Grahame lived and wrote.
SUPPORTING RESOURCES
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Story Chest: Norse Myths
1 season
Join Professor Hyll in the Museum to discover a collection of key animated Norse Myths and legends: from creation to Ragnarok.
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Each episode is supported by a downloadable activity pack found at tctv.video/resources/downloads
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Rikki Tikki Tavi
1 season
Story Chest adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's Rikki Tiki Tavi from the Jungle Book. With three narrators and beautiful illustrations, the story of the heroic mongoose's fight against evil cobras is brought to life.
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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
1 season
This TCTV Story Chest series abridges and retells L. Frank Baum's classic portal story The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Featuring beautiful illustrations and supported by digital resources.
SUPPORTING RESOURCES
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Activity Pack - tctv.video/resources/downloads
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Story Chest: The Saga of Beowulf
1 season
Beowulf is one of the oldest stories in the English language and would have been enjoyed by Anglo Saxons and Norse people alike. Our adaptation presents the story of Beowulf in three parts, told by our costumed skald in a mead hall: Beowulf & Grendel Parts 1 & 2, and Beowulf & The Sea Hag.
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Story Chest: A Christmas Carol
1 season
This is a four part retelling of Charles Dickens’ classic story A Christmas Carol. Join us in exploring this heartwarming tale of redemption.
Watch the stories or read along with our exclusive, wonderfully illustrated Guided Reading version.SUPPORTING RESOURCES
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Story Chest: Treasure Island
1 season
Our adaptation of Robert Louis Stephenson’s classic story of adventure on the seven seas is suitable for Year 2 and above. It makes this classic pirate story accessible to younger viewers and provides an excellent model to get your pupils writing their own stories of piratical adventures.
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Story Chest: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
1 season
Join Freyja as she reads Time Capsule's adaptation of Lewis Carrol's classic portal story Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Featuring updated versions of the original illustrations.
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Story Chest: Greek Myths
1 season
Professor Hyll introduces each Greek Myth with a painted vase for each story. A fantastic introduction to some of the most famous Greek myths, meet Theseus, Perseus, Orpheus, Heracles, Odysseus, Ariadne, Circe, Polyphemus, Medusa, and the Minotaur in these wonderful stories retold by Steven Berko...