
The King's Beard
Animation · Family · Adventure
Overview
A king whose beard is long and beloved. An aspiring barber looking for acknowledgement. A kingdom unaware of the dark secret behind their ruler's lush beard.
Top Cast


Jim Broadbent
Jim Broadbent
The Wizard (voice)
Jim Broadbent
The Wizard (voice)


Maria Darling
Maria Darling
Sophie (voice)
Maria Darling
Sophie (voice)
Robin Edwards
Robin Edwards
Rufus (voice)
Robin Edwards
Rufus (voice)


Maureen Lipman
Maureen Lipman
(voice)
Maureen Lipman
(voice)


Peter Egan
Peter Egan
King Cuthbert (voice)
Peter Egan
King Cuthbert (voice)


Allan Corduner
Allan Corduner
(voice)
Allan Corduner
(voice)


Jimmy Hibbert
Jimmy Hibbert
(voice)
Jimmy Hibbert
(voice)


Colin McFarlane
Colin McFarlane
Jasper (voice)
Colin McFarlane
Jasper (voice)


Kerry Shale
Kerry Shale
(voice)
Kerry Shale
(voice)


Caroline Bernstein
Caroline Bernstein
(voice)
Caroline Bernstein
(voice)
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