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The Box Of Delights

The Box of Delights

The Box Of Delights

Paramount (1984)
DVD
GB - U
5014503151324
TV Series | Family | Fantasy
UK | English | Color | 00:30

As he travels home on the train for the Christmas holidays, Kay Harker has the strangest feeling something mysterious is about to happen... there is snow on the wind and wild dogs are roaming the countryside. Then a chance meeting with an old 'Punch and Judy' man, Cole Hawlins, the guardian of the elixir of life and a shabby box of powers, pulls Kay into an array of fantastic worlds where he encounters ancient heroes, wolves, Romans, rats, flashing rings and flying ponies. Based on the classic book by John Masefield, this memorable production was first shown in the run up to Christmas in 1984. The enchanting adventures and magical atmosphere hold fond memories for many, and are sure to delight a new generation of children.


Episodes View details

1 When the Wolves Were Running | Nov 21, 1984

Kay Harker's life changes forever when an old Punch and Judy man warns him of a powerful evil. There's snow on the wind and wild dogs roaming the countryside. Something mysterious is about to happen.

2 Where Shall the 'Nighted Showman Go? 29 min | Nov 08, 1984

Fearing that the forces of evil with take the box of Delights from him, Punch and Judy man, Cole Hawlings entrusts Kay Harker with the magical box for safe keeping.

3 In Darkest Cellars Underneath | Nov 15, 1984
4 The Spider in the Web | Nov 22, 1984

Having escaped the henchmen of Abner Brown the children return home to discover false messages have been sent to confuse them. Brown and Sylvia Daisy Pouncer release Maria and more clergymen disappear. Kay learns the true identity of Cole Hawlings.

5 Beware of Yesterday | Nov 29, 1984

Having discovered the history about the box , an image of Kay that casts no shadow uses the box to travel into the past and search for Arnold of Todi. The police are now guarding the Cathedral to protect the clergy.

6 Leave Us Not Little, Nor Yet Dark | Dec 06, 1984

Abner Brown's powers become apparent as he tries to prevent clergy from getting to Tatchester Cathedral. His gang rebel against him and Kay and Cole Hawlings escape the flooding and burning castle as a raging Brown discovers the the box was under his own hand yet he did not realise it.

Cast View all

Robert Stephens Abner Brown
Geoffrey Larder Foxy Faced Charles
Jonathan Stephens Chubby Joe
Joanna Dukes Maria
Devin Stanfield Kay Harker
Heidi Burton Jemima
Flora Page Susan
James Grout Inspector
Glyn Baker Herne the Hunter
Carol Frazer Caroline Louisa
Crispin Mair Peter
Patricia Quinn Sylvia Daisy Pouncer
Helen Fraser Ellen
John Horsley Bishop of Tatchester
Patrick Troughton Cole Hawlings
Anne Dyson The Old Lady
Stewart Harwood Pirate Rat
Nick Berry Pirate Rat
Bill Wallis Rat
John Styles Puppeteer
Charles Pemberton Chief Constable
Jason Kemp Waterfall Boy
Johnny Casino Old Jim
Simon Barry Mouse
Julian Sands Greek Soldier

Crew View all

Director Renny Rye
Writer John Masefield, Alan Seymour
Producer John Bird, Paul Stone
Musician Roger Limb
Photography Colin Reid

Edition details

Packaging Keep Case
Nr Discs 1
Screen Ratios Fullscreen (4:3)
Distributor Paramount
Regions Region 2