Mr. Benn (1971)

Episode Overview

After spotting a carpet vendor, Mr. Benn is inspired to embark on an Arabian adventure. He dons a turban from the costume shop and grabs the magical carpet before stepping through the changing room door. He finds himself in a stunning city, where he witnesses a young boy being coerced by a nefarious man into retrieving a magic bottle from a tight cave. The boy manages to grab the bottle, but an eagle swoops in and takes it away to a mountaintop. Mr. Benn decides to assist the boy, and together, they uncover that the bottle holds a genie who grants the boy three wishes.