Grimm's Fairy Tales

Two princes squander their fortunes, leaving their humble dwarf brother to rescue them. Despite mockery, the dwarf's kindness to ants, ducks, and bees earns him invaluable help. When the brothers fail to break a castle's spell, the dwarf succeeds with the aid of his insect friends. He retrieves pearls, a key, and identifies the youngest princess by her honey-sweet lips. The spell is lifted, the dw...

In this thrilling episode, a loving mother goat leaves her seven kids alone, warning them about the cunning wolf. The wolf disguises himself to trick the kids and devours six of them, leaving the youngest in hiding. The brave mother goat returns, discovers the tragedy, and devises a clever plan to rescue her children. She cuts open the wolf's belly, freeing the kids, and fills his stomach with sto...

In this enchanting episode, discover the tale of a wise king with a mysterious daily ritual involving a secret dish. A curious servant uncovers the secret, gaining the ability to understand animals, which leads him on an extraordinary journey. From retrieving a queen's lost ring to performing impossible tasks for a proud princess, the servant's kindness to animals comes full circle, helping him wi...

In this enchanting episode, follow the tale of Ashputtel, a kind-hearted girl who faces cruelty from her stepmother and stepsisters after her mother’s death. Despite her hardships, she finds solace in a magical hazel tree and a helpful bird. When a royal ball is announced, Ashputtel’s perseverance and magical help lead her to capture the heart of the prince. Discover how true goodness and resilien...

after three years of unpaid hard work, receives threepence and decides to explore the world. He encounters a dwarf who grants him three wishes: a bow, a fiddle, and the power to make anyone obey his requests. Using these, he outwits a miser, gaining a hundred florins. When accused of theft, he plays his fiddle, making everyone dance, including the judge, until his innocence is proven. The miser co...

In this episode of "Clever Elsie," we follow the whimsical tale of Elsie, a woman whose overthinking leads to hilarious and unexpected situations. From her fear of a pick-axe to her confusion over her identity, Elsie's cleverness is both amusing and endearing. When Hans marries her despite her antics, Elsie's adventures only escalate, culminating in a comical misunderstanding that drives her out o...

In this enchanting tale, a queen prays for a child and is blessed with a son who possesses the power of wishing. As the boy grows, he faces treachery from an old cook who plots against him. Through his wishes, the boy escapes danger, reunites with his mother, and reveals the cook's deceit. The story culminates in justice being served and the boy marrying his beloved. A magical journey of love, bet...

In this enchanting episode, we journey into the timeless tale of Snowdrop, a princess as fair as snow, whose beauty incites the envy of her wicked stepmother. After narrowly escaping death multiple times through the help of seven kind dwarfs, Snowdrop's tale unfolds with suspense and magical twists. Her eventual awakening by a prince leads to a joyful wedding, while the evil queen meets her end. T...

In this captivating episode, a cunning witch's plot to kill her stepdaughter backfires, leading to a series of magical transformations and thrilling escapes. The brave maiden outwits the witch, transforms her beloved Roland and herself to elude danger, and endures heartbreak as she waits faithfully for his return. Despite trials and enchantments, love prevails as Roland recognizes her true voice a...

In this amusing tale, Frederick and his well-meaning but scatterbrained wife, Catherine, navigate a series of misadventures. When Catherine tries to prepare a meal for Frederick, a series of mishaps ensue, leading to spilled ale, stolen steak, and lost "yellow buttons" (gold). Her antics continue as she greases trees with butter and loses their food. Despite the chaos, the story ends on a high not...

In this amusing tale, a clever peasant outsmarts his richer neighbours to improve his fortunes. From crafting a wooden calf to fool the cowherd, to discovering hidden feasts, and escaping death with wit and ingenuity, he navigates a series of adventures that lead to unexpected riches. The story highlights themes of resourcefulness and cleverness, showing how quick thinking can turn the tables in o...

In this heartwarming episode, we follow the story of an elderly man whose frailty and trembling hands lead to his family treating him with disdain. Banished to a corner and given a wooden bowl to eat from, his sorrow is palpable. The turning point comes when his young grandson, with innocent foresight, starts making a wooden trough for his parents' future use. This poignant moment opens the eyes o...

In this humorous tale, Gretel, a cook with a penchant for wine, is tasked with preparing two fowls for her master and his guest. Unable to resist the delicious aroma, Gretel ends up eating both chickens herself. When the guest finally arrives, Gretel tricks him into fleeing by claiming the master intends to cut off his ears. The master chases after the guest, knife in hand, misunderstanding Gretel...

In a distant kingdom, a miller's boast leads his clever daughter into a perilous challenge set by a greedy king: spinning straw into gold. Desperate and alone, she meets a mysterious dwarf who magically fulfills impossible tasks, demanding dear promises in return. When the final, most costly promise endangers her future child, the queen must uncover the dwarf’s name to save her baby. Discover this...

In this enchanting episode, a childless woodman and his wife wish for a child, even if it were no bigger than a thumb. Their wish comes true, and they lovingly name him Tom Thumb. Despite his tiny size, Tom proves his cleverness by guiding a horse, outsmarting thieves, and surviving incredible adventures inside a cow and a wolf. His thrilling journey of survival and wit ultimately brings him back...

In this gripping episode, a miller hastily betroths his beautiful daughter to a seemingly rich suitor. However, the girl’s unease grows when she visits his eerie house in the dark forest. Guided by a trail of peas, she uncovers a horrifying truth about her betrothed's murderous nature, thanks to an old woman’s warning and her own courage. A narrow escape ensues, and a chilling revelation at the we...

In this enchanting episode, discover the story of a hardworking stepdaughter and her lazy stepsister. When a spindle falls into a well, the diligent girl dives in, awakening in a magical meadow. Her kindness to talking bread and apple trees leads her to Mother Holle, who rewards her with gold. In contrast, her lazy sister's selfishness earns her a coating of pitch. This classic tale teaches the vi...

In this enchanting episode, discover the story of a hardworking stepdaughter and her lazy stepsister. When a spindle falls into a well, the diligent girl dives in, awakening in a magical meadow. Her kindness to talking bread and apple trees leads her to Mother Holle, who rewards her with gold. In contrast, her lazy sister's selfishness earns her a coating of pitch. This classic tale teaches the vi...

In a quaint household, a mouse, a bird, and a sausage live in harmony until the bird's curiosity disrupts their routine. The bird's decision to swap roles leads to the sausage's untimely demise at the paws of a dog, and the mouse meets a tragic end while attempting to cook. Ultimately, the bird's attempt to save the day results in his own downfall. This tale of partnership turned misfortune explor...

In this episode of Hansel and Gretel, a poor woodcutter and his wife, struggling to feed their children, decide to abandon them in the forest. Clever Hansel uses pebbles and breadcrumbs to find their way back home, but their second attempt leads them to a witch's house made of sweets. The cunning children outsmart the witch and escape with her treasures, reuniting with their remorseful father. Enj...

In this episode, we follow the journey of a clever little tailor who outsmarts giants, a unicorn, and a wild boar, earning himself a kingdom and a princess. His wits and bravery transform him from a humble tradesman into a celebrated hero. Through cunning tricks and quick thinking, he overcomes each challenge, eventually ruling as a wise king. This delightful tale of adventure, courage, and ingenu...

In this enchanting episode, a forester rescues a child, Fundevogel, from a high tree after a bird of prey snatches him away. Raised with the forester's daughter, Lina, the two children grow inseparable. When an old cook plans to boil Fundevogel, Lina discovers the plot, and the children flee. Using magical transformations to escape capture, they turn into a rose tree, a church, and finally a pond...

In this enchanting episode, a couple's desperate desire for a child leads them to a forbidden garden where they encounter an enchantress. Their daughter, Rapunzel, grows into a beautiful maiden with long, golden hair, only to be locked away in a tower. A chance encounter with a prince brings hope, but the enchantress's wrath leads to separation and despair. After years of suffering, true love reun...

In this poignant episode, Chanticleer and Partlet adventure to gather nuts takes a tragic turn. Partlet finds a giant nut that gets stuck in her throat, leading Chanticleer on a desperate quest for water. Despite his best efforts, Partlet succumbs to the nut, prompting a sorrowful funeral procession involving various woodland creatures. Their journey across a stream ends disastrously, with many mo...

In this whimsical episode, Chanticleer and Partlet embark on a grand adventure in a charming carriage with red wheels, pulled by six mice. Along the way, they invite a cat, millstone, egg, duck, and pin to join their visit to Mr. Korbes, the fox. Hilarity ensues when Mr. Korbes returns home and faces unexpected chaos from his unusual guests, leading to a series of comical mishaps. Tune in to this...