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Hans Christian Andersen: My Life as a Fairytale

Hans Christian Andersen: My Life as a Fairytale

His world was magical. His legacy...immortal.

20027.21 Season2 EpisodesEnded

Overview

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.

Created by Hans Christian Andersen
Written by Hans Christian Andersen, Kit Hesketh-Harvey
Produced by Davina Belling, Paul Lowin, Clive Parsons
NetworksHallmark Channel

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Top Cast

Simon Callow

Simon Callow

Charles Dickens

Emily Hamilton

Emily Hamilton

Jette / Little Mermaid

Steven Berkoff

Steven Berkoff

Meisling

Geraldine James

Geraldine James

Hans's Mother

Alison Steadman

Alison Steadman

Mrs. Meisling

Edward Atterton

Edward Atterton

Prince Christian of Denmark

Mark Dexter

Mark Dexter

Edward

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Aurelio Malfa

Proprietor

Mathieu Carrière

Mathieu Carrière

Otto

Kieran Bew

Kieran Bew

Hans Christian Andersen

About Hans Christian Andersen: My Life as a Fairytale

Hans Christian Andersen: My Life as a Fairytale is a family, sci-fi & fantasy series that first aired in 2002. Created by Hans Christian Andersen, it stars Simon Callow, Emily Hamilton, Steven Berkoff. 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.

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