The Box of Delights (1984)
7.7 (10 votes)
1 Season
November 21, 1984
English
Sci-Fi & Fantasy Family Kids
Synopsis
Patrick Troughton stars in this children's fantasy tale with dark undertones. When a young schoolboy is given a box for safekeeping by a mysterious magician, little does he know the wondrous things he’ll soon discover.
Network
BBC One
Episodes
E1
When the Wolves were Running
Nov 21, 1984
30 min
Something strange is about to happen to Kay Harker while he travels home for Christmas.
E2
Where shall the 'nighted Showman go?
Nov 28, 1984
30 min
Knowing that danger is around the corner, Cole makes a decision involving Kay.
E3
In darkest Cellars underneath
Dec 5, 1984
30 min
Kay has been shrunk and with Mouse's help has travelled swiftly to the Prince Rupert Arms.
E4
The Spider in the Web
Dec 12, 1984
30 min
More knobbling and scrobbling force Kay to search for Abner's headquarters.
E5
Beware of Yesterday
Dec 19, 1984
30 min
It is Christmas Eve, Abner Brown is convinced that the box is at the Bishop's Palace.
E6
Leave us not Little, nor yet Dark
Dec 24, 1984
30 min
Kay is trapped. Can he prevent the enemy's terrible plans from happening ?
Cast
Details
Original Title
The Box of Delights
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
6
Production
BBC
