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Bedtime Stories

Bedtime Stories

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Bedtime Stories

1974- 1974

1 Seasons

6 Episodes

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Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Drama

Overview

An anthology of six plays, contemporary twists on well-loved tales with dark endings.

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BBC

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Created by: Innes Lloyd
Produced by: Innes Lloyd

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