The Box of Delights

30min

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Family

Kids

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.

Episodes

Cast

When the Wolves were Running

1. When the Wolves were Running

30min

21st Nov 1984

Something strange is about to happen to Kay Harker while he travels home for Christmas.

Where shall the 'nighted Showman go?

2. Where shall the 'nighted Showman go?

30min

28th Nov 1984

Knowing that danger is around the corner, Cole makes a decision involving Kay.

In darkest Cellars underneath

3. In darkest Cellars underneath

30min

5th Dec 1984

Kay has been shrunk and with Mouse's help has travelled swiftly to the Prince Rupert Arms.

The Spider in the Web

4. The Spider in the Web

30min

12th Dec 1984

More knobbling and scrobbling force Kay to search for Abner's headquarters.

Beware of Yesterday

5. Beware of Yesterday

30min

19th Dec 1984

It is Christmas Eve, Abner Brown is convinced that the box is at the Bishop's Palace.

Leave us not Little, nor yet Dark

6. Leave us not Little, nor yet Dark

30min

24th Dec 1984

Kay is trapped. Can he prevent the enemy's terrible plans from happening ?

First air date

21st Nov 1984

Last air date

24th Dec 1984

Status

Ended

Type

Scripted

Original language

en

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