Tales from Hoffnung
(1965)Streaming Episode Guide
Series 1
Birds Bees and Storks
Episode 7 - 9-29-1965
5m
A naïve father makes an embarrassing attempt to explain the facts of life to his son, but he becomes increasingly embarrassed to the point where his explanations are so vague as to be incomprehensible.
6.9/10
Haven't Seen
The Maestro
Episode 6 - 9-22-1965
7m
The attendant of the Festival Hall lives a musical fantasy of becoming the conductor. He is encouraged to great heights of musical virtuosity by his imaginary orchestra.
Haven't Seen
Professor Ya-Ya's Memories
Episode 5 - 9-15-1965
7m
Professor Yaya's photo album is full of strange and famous musical relatives who provide a range of comic and operatic moments.
6.8/10Haven't Seen
The Vacuum Cleaner
Episode 4 - 9-08-1965
8m
A salesman sells a vacuum cleaner with perfect pitch. Its new owner performs at the Royal Albert Hall accompanied by similar instruments. When it comes to cleaning, a saxophone does the job.
6.1/10Haven't Seen
The Music Academy
Episode 3 - 9-01-1965
7m
The music professor has his work cut out for him as his pupils' enthusiasm for Liszt, Wagner and Mendelssohn's music get them into trouble with their instruments.
6.8/10Haven't Seen
The Palm Court Orchestra
Episode 2 - 8-25-1965
7m
The dedicated orchestra plays on through a series of incredible events oblivious to their increasingly surreal surroundings. It is an orchestra like no other, and musical and visual gags abound before reaching a momentous climax. The conductor leaves the concert hall unperturbed.
5.9/10Haven't Seen
The Symphony Orchestra
Episode 1 - 8-18-1965
7m
It's an orchestra like no other, and musical and visual gags abound before reaching a momentous climax. The conductor leaves the concert hall unperturbed.
7.2/10Haven't Seen
Top 5 Highest Rated Episodes 7.2/10
6.9/10 6.8/10 6.8/10 6.1/10
The Symphony Orchestra
Episode 1 - 8-18-1965
7m
It's an orchestra like no other, and musical and visual gags abound before reaching a momentous climax. The conductor leaves the concert hall unperturbed.
7.2/10Haven't Seen
Birds Bees and Storks
Episode 7 - 9-29-1965
5m
A naïve father makes an embarrassing attempt to explain the facts of life to his son, but he becomes increasingly embarrassed to the point where his explanations are so vague as to be incomprehensible.
6.9/10Haven't Seen
The Music Academy
Episode 3 - 9-01-1965
7m
The music professor has his work cut out for him as his pupils' enthusiasm for Liszt, Wagner and Mendelssohn's music get them into trouble with their instruments.
6.8/10Haven't Seen
Professor Ya-Ya's Memories
Episode 5 - 9-15-1965
7m
Professor Yaya's photo album is full of strange and famous musical relatives who provide a range of comic and operatic moments.
6.8/10Haven't Seen
The Vacuum Cleaner
Episode 4 - 9-08-1965
8m
A salesman sells a vacuum cleaner with perfect pitch. Its new owner performs at the Royal Albert Hall accompanied by similar instruments. When it comes to cleaning, a saxophone does the job.
6.1/10Haven't Seen
