External Rating58%
198430 minEnded

The Box of Delights

Network:BBC One

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S01E06 - "Leave Us Not Little, Nor Yet Dark"

Aired on Dec 24, 1984, 5:25 PM

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The Box of Delights is a BBC adaption of John Masefield's classic children's story in which Kay Harker meets a mysterious Punch and Judy man who gives him a box of powers which take Kay into an array of fantastic worlds where he encounters ancient heroes, wolves, Romans, rats, flashing rings and flying ponies.

Details

Status
Ended
Language
English
Runtime
30 min
Premiered
November 21, 1984
Ended
December 24, 1984
Schedule
Wednesday at 5:00 PM

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Episodes (1 Season · 6 Episodes)

When the Wolves Were Running

Young Kay Harker's adventures begin in the train on the way home for the Christmas holidays.There is snow on the wind, and wild dogs roaming the countryside. Kay has the strangest feeling something very mysterious is about to happen.

Nov 21, 1984

30 min

Where Shall the 'nighted Showman Go

'Don't be afraid, Master Kay ' said the old Punch and Judy man , 'other wolves are running, they're running after me, and they're running me very close.'

Nov 28, 1984

25 min

In Darkest Cellars Underneath

Kay has shrunk to the size of a half-a-crown piece and, with Mouse's help, has travelled swiftly to the Prince Rupert Arms. There he spies Abner Brown , the Rat and a mysterious lady.

Dec 5, 1984

25 min

The Spider in the Web

More knobbling and scrobbling force Kay to search for Abner's headquarters. Kay and Peter fly to the Chester Hills to unravel the mystery of the kidnappings.

Dec 12, 1984

30 min

Beware of Yesterday

The power and magic of the box allows Kay to travel back in time. But he who dares to go must face terrible dangers.

Dec 19, 1984

30 min

Leave Us Not Little, Nor Yet Dark

Kay is trapped in the dungeons below. Can he find his magic box and prevent Abner's terrible plans?

Dec 24, 1984

35 min

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