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The Brave Tin Soldier and Other Fairy Tales

By: Hans Christian Andersen
Narrated by: David Tennant, Anne-Marie Duff, Sir Derek Jacobi, Penelope Wilton
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Summary

Four classic fairy tales from Hans Christian Andersen, read by David Tennant, Anne-Marie Duff, Sir Derek Jacobi and Penelope Wilton.

Here are four of Hans Christian Andersen’s best-loved short stories, specially adapted for young children and read by some of Britain’s most well-known actors.

The Brave Tin Soldier read by David Tennant: A one-legged toy soldier falls in love with a paper ballerina.

Thumbelina read by Anne-Marie Duff: A tiny but beautiful girl grows from a barleycorn which has been enchanted by a witch.

The Nightingale read by Sir Derek Jacobi: An emperor prefers a sparkling mechanical bird to the song of a real nightingale.

The Ugly Duckling read by Penelope Wilton: A little bird is called ugly by others until he matures into a beautiful swan.

Public Domain (P)2011 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd
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