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.
The Box of Delights (Season 1)
When the Wolves were Running (Episode 1)
Air date: 1984-11-21
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Something strange is about to happen to Kay Harker while he travels home for Christmas.
Where shall the 'nighted Showman go? (Episode 2)
Air date: 1984-11-28
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Knowing that danger is around the corner, Cole makes a decision involving Kay.
In darkest Cellars underneath (Episode 3)
Air date: 1984-12-05
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Kay has been shrunk and with Mouse's help has travelled swiftly to the Prince Rupert Arms.
The Spider in the Web (Episode 4)
Air date: 1984-12-12
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: More knobbling and scrobbling force Kay to search for Abner's headquarters.
Beware of Yesterday (Episode 5)
Air date: 1984-12-19
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: It is Christmas Eve, Abner Brown is convinced that the box is at the Bishop's Palace.
Leave us not Little, nor yet Dark (Episode 6)
Air date: 1984-12-24
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Kay is trapped. Can he prevent the enemy's terrible plans from happening ?
Seasons
Episodes 6
Episodes 3