Jackanory - The Magician of Samarkand - The Magician of Samarkand

Ben Kingsley tells the story of Anahita, the beautiful daughter of the town's shoemaker who spurns the advances of the evil magician Zohak Ali. Zohak Ali takes control of Samarkand, trebling the number of spies and seizing the possessions of the richest merchants. Meanwhile, Anahita plots her revenge.