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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."

Family
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
September 8, 2002 (began 24 years ago)
2h / episode
7.1/10
Ended
1 Season
2 Episodes
Hallmark Channel
Stream on
Amazon

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.

Kieran Bew
Kieran Bew

Kieran Bew

Hans Christian Andersen

Age 22 (now 45)

2 eps
Emily Hamilton
Emily Hamilton

Emily Hamilton

Jette / Little Mermaid

2 eps
James Fox
James Fox

James Fox

Jonas Collin

Age 63 (now 87)

2 eps
Simon Callow
Simon Callow

Simon Callow

Charles Dickens

Age 53 (now 76)

2 eps
Steven Berkoff
Steven Berkoff

Steven Berkoff

Meisling

Age 65 (now 88)

2 eps
Geraldine James
Geraldine James

Geraldine James

Hans's Mother

Age 52 (now 75)

2 eps
Alison Steadman
Alison Steadman

Alison Steadman

Mrs. Meisling

Age 56 (now 79)

2 eps
Edward Atterton
Edward Atterton

Edward Atterton

Prince Christian of Denmark

Age 40 (now 64)

2 eps
Mark Dexter
Mark Dexter

Mark Dexter

Edward

Age 29 (now 53)

2 eps
Joe Prospero
Joe Prospero

Joe Prospero

Francis Dickens

Age 13 (now 37)

2 eps
Aurelio Malfa
AM

Aurelio Malfa

Proprietor

Age 60 (died at 62)

2 eps