The Box of Delights
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.
Seasons
1. 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.
2. Where shall the 'nighted Showman go?
Air Date: 1984-11-28
Knowing that danger is around the corner, Cole makes a decision involving Kay.
3. 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.
4. The Spider in the Web
Air Date: 1984-12-12
More knobbling and scrobbling force Kay to search for Abner's headquarters.
5. 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.
6. 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 ?
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Rating
7.7/10
Release Date
1984-11-21
Episodes
6 (1 seasons)
Status
Ended
Cast
Patrick Troughton
Cole Hawlings
Devin Stanfield
Kay Harker
Robert Stephens
Abner Brown
Joanna Dukes
Maria
Patricia Quinn
Sylvia Daisy Pouncer
John Horsley
Bishop of Tatchester
James Grout
Inspector
Glyn Baker
Herne the Hunter
Jonathan Stephens
Chubby Joe
Geoffrey Larder
Foxy Faced Charles
Helen Fraser
Ellen
Carol Frazer
Caroline Louisa
Production Companies
BBC