Wilde Stories

Series 1 Episode 1
First Broadcast: 7.05AM Mon 22 December 2008

A nightingale sings for a lovesick young student. The student is pining for a girl, but she will only dance with him if he presents her with a red rose. The nightingale fetches a rose, but at a terrible price...

    1. Screen grab from clip Series 1 Episode 1 The Nightingale and the Rose

      A nightingale sings for a lovesick young student. The student is pining for a girl, but she will only dance with him if…

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    2. Screen grab from clip Series 1 Episode 2 The Selfish Giant

      A giant returns from a seven year absence to find children playing in his garden. Angry that they are trespassing, he…

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    3. Screen grab from clip Series 1 Episode 3 The Devoted Friend

      The story of a wealthy miller and a poor man called Liam. When winter comes, Liam suffers severe financial hardships…

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