Story Chest

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.

Share
Story Chest
  • 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
    Activit...

  • 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.

    SUPPORTING RESOURCES
    Each episode is supported by a downloadable activity pack found at tctv.video/resources/downloads
    and each episode is supported by a guided reading ...

  • Just So Stories

    1 season

    Story Chest retellings of Rudyard Kipling's classic animal origin tales from the Just So Stories collection.

  • 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.

    SUPPORTING RESOURCES
    Rikki Tikki Tavi Activity Pack - tctv.video/resources/downloads

  • 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
    The Wonderful Wi...

  • Story Chest: Maya Myths

    1 season

    Join Professor Hyll in the museum to explore six animated Maya Myths, as well as learn more about the Maya culture.

  • 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.

    We al...

  • 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
    Activity Packs: A Christmas Caro...

  • Story Chest: Fairy Tales

    1 season

    Retellings of classic fairy tales for EYFS and KS1, beautifully illustrated.

    SUPPORTING RESOURCES
    Each episode is supported by a readalong eBook found at tctv.video/resources/ebooks
    and a downloadable activity pack found at tctv.video/resources/downloads

  • 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.

    Watch ...

  • 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.

  • 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...