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.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Anton LesserLeontes (voice) | Leontes (voice) |
 Jenny AgutterHermoine (voice) | Hermoine (voice) |
 Sally DexterPaulina (voice) | Paulina (voice) |
 Michael KitchenPolixenes (voice) | Polixenes (voice) |
| AAdrienne O'SullivanPerdita (voice) | Perdita (voice) |
 Stephen TompkinsonAutolycus (voice) | Autolycus (voice) |
 Philip VossShephered / Judge (voice) | Shephered / Judge (voice) |
| SSimon HarrisonShepherd's Son / Servant (voice) | Shepherd's Son / Servant (voice) |
 Jonathan TaflerCamillo (voice) | Camillo (voice) |
 Timothy BatesonAntigonus (voice) | Antigonus (voice) |
 Jonathan FirthFlorizel (voice) | Florizel (voice) |
| SSpike HoodShepherd's young son (voice) | Shepherd's young son (voice) |
| HHywel NelsonMamillius (voice) | Mamillius (voice) |
 Roger AllamNarrator (voice) | Narrator (voice) |