Series synopsis
The Box of Delights is a British sci-fi & fantasy family kids television series that premiered on BBC One on November 21, 1984. It ended on December 24, 1984. It was created by Alan Seymour. It stars Devin Stanfield, Robert Stephens, Joanna Dukes and Jonathan Stephens.
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.
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Devin Stanfield as Kay Harker
- Robert Stephens as Abner Brown
- Joanna Dukes as Maria
- Jonathan Stephens as Chubby Joe
- Geoffrey Larder as Foxy Faced Charles
- Heidi Burton as Jemima
- Flora Page as Susan
- Patricia Quinn as Sylvia Daisy Pouncer
Supporting cast
- John Horsley as Bishop of Tatchester
Guest cast
- James Grout as Inspector
- Carol Frazer as Caroline Louisa
- Crispin Mair as Peter
- Glyn Baker as Herne the Hunter
- Helen Fraser as Ellen
- Patrick Troughton as Cole Hawlings
- Anne Dyson as The Old Lady
- Nick Berry as Pirate Rat
- Stewart Harwood as Pirate Rat
- Bill Wallis as Rat
- Charles Pemberton as Chief Constable
- Johnny Casino as Old Jim
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 9 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 3 | December 7, 2024 | |
| Season 1 | 6 | November 21, 1984 | December 24, 1984 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Interview with Kay Harker and Director 2004 interview with Devin Stanfield (Kay Harker) and Director |
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| 2 |
Time and Tide - Making The Box of Delights 40th anniversary documentary about the making of The Box of Delights |
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| 3 |
Renny Rye Remembers… The Box of Delights Director Renny Rye looks back on the BBC TV adaptation of John Masefield's 1935 fantasy children's novel. |
December 7, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
When the Wolves were Running Something strange is about to happen to Kay Harker while he travels home for Christmas. |
November 21, 1984 |
| 2 |
Where shall the 'nighted Showman go? Knowing that danger is around the corner, Cole makes a decision involving Kay. |
November 28, 1984 |
| 3 |
In darkest Cellars underneath Kay has been shrunk and with Mouse's help has travelled swiftly to the Prince Rupert Arms. |
December 5, 1984 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC One |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 21, 1984 |
| Last aired | December 24, 1984 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Wednesday at 17:00:00 |