The Phoenix and the Carpet Main cast, played by David Suchet Episode 1x01: Episode 1 (Nov 16, 1997) Episode 1x02: Episode 2 (Nov 23, 1997) Episode 1x03: Episode 3 (Nov 30, 1997) Episode 1x04: Episode 4 (Dec 7, 1997) Episode 1x05: Episode 5 (Dec 14, 1997) Episode 1x06: Episode 6 (Dec 21, 1997)