Ep 10: The History Of Tom Thumb

Send us Fan Mailby Richard Johnson | 1621Tom Thumb is born the size of his dad’s thumb thanks to a little magic from Merlin. Tiny but fearless, he charges headfirst into a world far too big for him. He gets swallowed by a pudding, eaten by a cow, and still finds a way to come out ahead. From mouse-back rides to wild escapes, he keeps proving that size means nothing when you have brains and guts. By the end, he is not just surviving. He is a knight of the realm and a legend in his own right.Notable Quotes:"I should be the happiest creature in the world if I had a son; although he was no bigger than my husband's thumb, I would be satisfied.""An oak-leaf hat he had for his crown; His shirt of web by spiders spun...""Mother, mother! ...Here, mother... in the red cow's mouth.""They carried him to the king, who made Tom his dwarf, and he soon grew a great favourite at court...""He fell dead on the ground where he stood, And the spider suck'd every drop of his blood."Summary:A poor ploughman's wife wishes for a child, even one "no bigger than my husband's thumb," a wish granted by Merlin the magician.The tiny boy, named Tom Thumb by the Queen of the Fairies, is known for his cunning and mischievous tricks.Tom has several perilous adventures, including being swallowed by a batter pudding, a cow, and a fish, but always escapes.He eventually finds himself at King Arthur's court, where his cleverness and antics make him a royal favorite.The King rewards Tom with riches for his family, a grand new outfit, a mouse to ride, and even a miniature palace.The envious Queen tries to harm Tom, leading to further escapes, including hiding in a snail-shell and riding a butterfly.Despite his many near-fatal encounters, Tom's adventures sadly end when he is finally defeated by a poisonous spider.King Arthur and his court mourn the loss of their beloved little knight, erecting a monument in his honor.Support the show