#  The Man Who Would Be King of the Apes

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Two fairy tales from Southern China. In the first, a man is lost in the jungle, and is crowned King of the Apes. The second is a little like a romantic fairy tale that is well known in the west. 

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Season 0 / Episode 8 May 2025 English United Kingdom Arts · Kids & Family

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