Ranked #4 of 6 in Season 2•−0.2 vs season avg
Exquisitely sculptured Russian puppets perform this powerful and enchanting story full of regal and rustic characters. A fit of temper has tragic results for King Leontes. Sixteen years later, the gods and humbler mortals intervene to craft a happy, magical ending.
Yelena Livanova
Production Design
Stanislav Sokolov
Director
Leon Garfield
Writer
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"The Winter's Tale" is episode 5 of Shakespeare: The Animated Tales season 2. It scored 7.7/10 from 66 votes, ranking #4 of 6 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Stanislav Sokolov and written by Leon Garfield, it aired on December 7, 1994.