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The Box of Delights

The Box of Delights

1984•30m•7.7/10
Sci-Fi & FantasyFamilyKids

Ratings

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7.7/10(10)

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.

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Production

BBC

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

November 21, 1984

Last Aired

December 24, 1984

Networks

BBC One

Created By

Alan Seymour

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
When the Wolves were Running
E1
When the Wolves were Running
Air date: 1984-11-21
Something strange is about to happen to Kay Harker while he travels home for Christmas.
Where shall the 'nighted Showman go?
E2
Where shall the 'nighted Showman go?
Air date: 1984-11-28
Knowing that danger is around the corner, Cole makes a decision involving Kay.
In darkest Cellars underneath
E3
In darkest Cellars underneath
Air date: 1984-12-05
Kay has been shrunk and with Mouse's help has travelled swiftly to the Prince Rupert Arms.
The Spider in the Web
E4
The Spider in the Web
Air date: 1984-12-12
More knobbling and scrobbling force Kay to search for Abner's headquarters.
Beware of Yesterday
E5
Beware of Yesterday
Air date: 1984-12-19
It is Christmas Eve, Abner Brown is convinced that the box is at the Bishop's Palace.
Leave us not Little, nor yet Dark
E6
Leave us not Little, nor yet Dark
Air date: 1984-12-24
Kay is trapped. Can he prevent the enemy's terrible plans from happening ?

Cast

Devin Stanfield

Devin Stanfield

Kay Harker

Robert Stephens

Robert Stephens

Abner Brown

Joanna Dukes

Joanna Dukes

Maria

Jonathan Stephens

Chubby Joe

Geoffrey Larder

Foxy Faced Charles

Heidi Burton

Jemima

Flora Page

Susan

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