Hans Christian Andersen: My Life as a Fairytale 21 years old

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.

Credits

Edward Atterton
Edward Atterton

Prince Christian of Denmark

Simon Callow
Simon Callow

Charles Dickens

Steven Berkoff
Steven Berkoff

Meisling

James Fox
James Fox

Jonas Collin

Geraldine James
Geraldine James

Hans's Mother

Cast

Name Character
Hugh Bonneville He was 38 , now 60 years old
Edward Atterton He was 40 , now 62 years old as Prince Christian of Denmark
Simon Callow He was 53 , now 74 years old as Charles Dickens
Steven Berkoff He was 65 , now 86 years old as Meisling
James Fox He was 63 , now 84 years old as Jonas Collin
Geraldine James She was 52 , now 73 years old as Hans's Mother
Alison Steadman She was 56 , now 77 years old as Mrs. Meisling
Kieran Bew He was 22 , now 43 years old as Hans Christian Andersen
Mark Dexter He was 29 , now 51 years old as Edward
Mathieu Carrière He was 52 , now 73 years old as Otto
Emily Hamilton She was 31 , now 53 years old as Jette / Little Mermaid
Aurelio Malfa He was 60 , 62 years old when he died as Proprietor

Crew

Name Job title
Hans Christian Andersen Writing He was 197 , 70 years old when he died Writer
Philip Saville Directing He was 71 , 86 years old when he died Director
Hans Christian Andersen: My Life as a Fairytale poster
Hans Christian Andersen: My Life as a Fairytale (21 years)

Ended

  • First Air Date: 2002-09-08
  • Runtime: [120] minutes
  • Number of Episodes: 2