The Box of Delights

7.7
198430m

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.

Production

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Seasons

6 Episodes • Premiered 1984

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1. When the Wolves were Running

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

Still image for The Box of Delights season 1 episode 2: Where shall the 'nighted Showman go?

2. Where shall the 'nighted Showman go?

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

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3. In darkest Cellars underneath

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

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4. The Spider in the Web

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

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5. Beware of Yesterday

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

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6. Leave us not Little, nor yet Dark

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

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