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The Three Ravens

From an early German folk tale. When the queen dies, a witch plans to ensnare the king. Placing a spell on him they plan to marry. She curses the king's children, three boys and a daughter, they stand in her way of power. But the queen tries to rid herself of her rivals and the king, afraid for his children, shows a place of safety and secrecy for them. But the queen, catches the 3 princes and turns them into ravens and the princess runs for her life. Her brothers, now as ravens tell her that she must not speak for 3 years, 3 months, 3 weeks and 3 days to break the curse. Not a word and not a note. Time passes and a prince comes by, still she does not speak and eventually they plan to marry and he takes her back to his home. There, a king greets them and so does his new wife - the witch! But the princess cannot speak. They have a child, but she still doesn't speak. The baby disappears and still she doesn't speak. Another baby is born and this one disappears.

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  • Originally Aired June 19, 1988
  • Runtime 25 minutes
  • Network Channel 4
  • Created December 24, 2017 by
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Name Type Role
Anthony Minghella Writer
Joely Richardson Guest Star
Charlie Condou Guest Star
Robert Hines Guest Star
Jeremy Stuart Guest Star
Richard Butler Guest Star
Miranda Richardson Guest Star
Jonathan Pryce Guest Star
Alexander Crockatt Guest Star
Paul Weiland Director