I remember this episode and I have been thinking about this for years he could have choked on that ring I will never forget thinking about that This is the only episode I distinctly remember didn't realise Peter Duncan was in this episode!
Two issues I always have had with this story, ever since I was small: 1) why does ‘The Law’ have to be enforced? If they don’t marry, then who would object? Surely the church wouldnt officiate an incestuous marriage. 2) at the end, HOW could she wear her dress and have her hair done under the straggletag costume?? 😂
Just went nuts trying to remember this show and specific episode. Google kept showing me the original story. I started to think it was a Mandel effect thing cause no one knew what I was talking about.
The theme is from Shakespeare's - King Lear...about blindness - blindness to others’ motivations, blindness to one’s own true nature, blindness to the emptiness of power and privilege, and blindness to the importance of selfless love.
I impressed myself by knowing all the lyrics for the theme song. Such lovely stories, enjoyed this as much as I dd when I first watched it at 10 years old.
Saw most of these stories as a kid, can't find the Russian fairytale one of the unwashed soldier. It was pretty good!!. A favorite of mine too!!!. Like this one!!.,and the well at the end of the world!!!. Gr8 stories!!!. Good moral compass!!! For all to learn!!!.
The prince is a stuck up jerk. He only loves her for her beauty- even if he was willing to do the honorable thing and marry "Straggletag". What on earth does she see in him?
@@CalebDekkerCharming? Was all the passive aggressive and rude things he said to her supposed to be charming? The only “good” thing he did was keep his word. He’s an ass.
@@Blackblood254 You're just failing to interpret his character. It's not passive aggressive. He's teasing her because he can't explain why he enjoys spending time talking to her. He's trying to "break himself out of the spell". She's not fit to be the prince's wife, but he can't seem to stay away or ignore her.
@@CalebDekker ”You don’t stare at princes. It’s not polite at one so low. Or one so ugly” “You don’t disgust me because I don’t think of you.” And he kicks her, throws things at her and tells her to “keep below stairs”. And during their last conversation straight up orders her not to tell anyone that he even spoke to her. If a friend told you a guy she had a crush on told her she was lowely and ugly and said he doesn’t even think about her, and straight up looks disgusted when she hands him something because he thinks she’s dirty I HOPE to god you don’t tell her “he’s just teasing you because he can’t explain why he wants to spend time with you” 😂😂 Please be serious. I’m not misinterpreting anything. He’s a jerk. Also they keep running into each other not by his own accord. In all their meetings she either approches him or he finds her when looking for someone else. He very much WANTS to stay away from her. The fact that she isn’t fit to marry a prince isn’t the problem. The problem is that HE believes that and fully voices it in a very rude manner.
@@CalebDekker Had she not ended up being the girl he was dancing with at the ball he would NOT have been happy to marry her. He might have gone with it anyway, but that was out of obligation for her foot fitting in the shoe. It’s already established that royals in this world have to keep their word when they make a decree (hence her father having to marry her even though they both obviously didn’t want to).
Hakim, you complete moron! ...Well, I suppose that's the moral of the story, I guess. Curiosity may lead to better things, but once you are contented don't tempt fate again.
On a side note, that Giant sure got a raw deal. Carrying men off to their felicity, but never having it himself, just serving as a human taxi service in the desert. Bet he was one of those Djinni who got cocky and got captured and enslaved to some Sisyphus Labour...poor schmuck.
9:58 As she walks away, you can see the three sacks that she was supposed to have made her dress out of, still lying on the ground behind her! Ooops!
I remember this episode vaguely the weird riddle with the clothes and the goat!
I remember this episode and I have been thinking about this for years he could have choked on that ring I will never forget thinking about that This is the only episode I distinctly remember didn't realise Peter Duncan was in this episode!
This queen is a complete cow!
Two issues I always have had with this story, ever since I was small: 1) why does ‘The Law’ have to be enforced? If they don’t marry, then who would object? Surely the church wouldnt officiate an incestuous marriage. 2) at the end, HOW could she wear her dress and have her hair done under the straggletag costume?? 😂
Just went nuts trying to remember this show and specific episode. Google kept showing me the original story. I started to think it was a Mandel effect thing cause no one knew what I was talking about.
This reminds me of the princess and the iron stove
And the penny prince
Thanks for sharing this, brings back so many great memories.
Yikes.
Who knew that this is Lisa Vanderpump of RHOBH?
The theme is from Shakespeare's - King Lear...about blindness - blindness to others’ motivations, blindness to one’s own true nature, blindness to the emptiness of power and privilege, and blindness to the importance of selfless love.
I used to enjoy this series when I was a kid good story and the tube has taken me back to 1982😊
As with many others, thank you for uploading these. Both for the memories & the quality of the programme
It should be "in England I am John" not America!
I remember this. Manka is a Jewish / Polish nickname.
Amazing. This particular story and the soundtrack of the grieving sheik was in the back of my mind all of my life. What a wonder!
The fox is adorable
i love this story
This is like Cinderella
The theme song promised a happy ending. Poor Hakim.
Compliments to the english
Reminds me a lot like Donkeyskin.
Compliments from the Kingdom of the Netherlands! 🇳🇱
That kitten was very tolerant!
How could the princess be gentle when she ran off from the Prince???
I impressed myself by knowing all the lyrics for the theme song. Such lovely stories, enjoyed this as much as I dd when I first watched it at 10 years old.
Thank you for sharing
בעבר ראיתי את זה מדובב לעברית והסיפור הזה נקרא "כיפת קני הסוף", מקווה שיעלו את הפרק מדובב לעברית.
_hits pipe_
Saw most of these stories as a kid, can't find the Russian fairytale one of the unwashed soldier. It was pretty good!!. A favorite of mine too!!!. Like this one!!.,and the well at the end of the world!!!. Gr8 stories!!!. Good moral compass!!! For all to learn!!!.
Dear @Daraah Youngblood, I was looking for that particular episode as and think I found it on RUclips😊✌🏻. ruclips.net/video/PZ0j_Q7lAwg/видео.html
"In Germany I'm Johann, In England I am John. I used to be on telly, but now, thank Christ, I'm gone."
These are my favorite stories. It’s so calming
If she constantly wore her nice dress under her cloak, she must have got very smelly!
The prince is a stuck up jerk. He only loves her for her beauty- even if he was willing to do the honorable thing and marry "Straggletag". What on earth does she see in him?
He is a faithful and charming prince who is a hopeless romantic and keeps his word. It’s really hard to see where you’re coming from to be honest.
@@CalebDekkerCharming? Was all the passive aggressive and rude things he said to her supposed to be charming? The only “good” thing he did was keep his word. He’s an ass.
@@Blackblood254 You're just failing to interpret his character. It's not passive aggressive. He's teasing her because he can't explain why he enjoys spending time talking to her. He's trying to "break himself out of the spell". She's not fit to be the prince's wife, but he can't seem to stay away or ignore her.
@@CalebDekker ”You don’t stare at princes. It’s not polite at one so low. Or one so ugly” “You don’t disgust me because I don’t think of you.” And he kicks her, throws things at her and tells her to “keep below stairs”. And during their last conversation straight up orders her not to tell anyone that he even spoke to her. If a friend told you a guy she had a crush on told her she was lowely and ugly and said he doesn’t even think about her, and straight up looks disgusted when she hands him something because he thinks she’s dirty I HOPE to god you don’t tell her “he’s just teasing you because he can’t explain why he wants to spend time with you” 😂😂 Please be serious. I’m not misinterpreting anything. He’s a jerk. Also they keep running into each other not by his own accord. In all their meetings she either approches him or he finds her when looking for someone else. He very much WANTS to stay away from her. The fact that she isn’t fit to marry a prince isn’t the problem. The problem is that HE believes that and fully voices it in a very rude manner.
@@CalebDekker Had she not ended up being the girl he was dancing with at the ball he would NOT have been happy to marry her. He might have gone with it anyway, but that was out of obligation for her foot fitting in the shoe. It’s already established that royals in this world have to keep their word when they make a decree (hence her father having to marry her even though they both obviously didn’t want to).
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Well That Went Dark Quick
Yes, folks......THAT Lisa Vanderpump...it's listed on her IMDB & everything
I remember crying to this in school when I was younger
Hakim, you complete moron! ...Well, I suppose that's the moral of the story, I guess. Curiosity may lead to better things, but once you are contented don't tempt fate again.
On a side note, that Giant sure got a raw deal. Carrying men off to their felicity, but never having it himself, just serving as a human taxi service in the desert. Bet he was one of those Djinni who got cocky and got captured and enslaved to some Sisyphus Labour...poor schmuck.
Typical bloke!..... only joking x 😉 lol
Aschenputtel 😊
Is this the only episode where the story was about him?
Micheal yep I think so :)
This is well done! And great songs!
a true classic to have French and Saunders in this episode!
،oh my God All memories comes at once
The fox is cute
I’m sooo happeee!! I never thought I’d see these episodes ever again!🤗👏
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This was a really clever story.
A very unique story. Never heard of this before.