The Lion, the Witch, & the Wardrobe (1988– )

4 kids travel to the magical land of Narnia where they must battle an evil queen with the direction of the Lion, Aslan.

Stars:

Richard Dempsey, Sophie Cook, Jonathan R. Scott

Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 1 win & 4 nominations.

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Richard Dempsey	...	Peter Pevensie (6 episodes, 1988)
Sophie Cook	...	Susan Pevensie (6 episodes, 1988)
Jonathan R. Scott	...	Edmund Pevensie (6 episodes, 1988)
Sophie Wilcox	...	Lucy Pevensie (6 episodes, 1988)
Barbara Kellerman	...	The White Witch (6 episodes, 1988)
Kerry Shale	...	Mr. Beaver (5 episodes, 1988)
Lesley Nicol	...	Mrs. Beaver (5 episodes, 1988)
Big Mick	...	Ginaarbrik (5 episodes, 1988)
Ailsa Berk	...	Aslan (4 episodes, 1988)
Martin Stone	...	Maugrim (4 episodes, 1988)
William Todd-Jones	...	Aslan (4 episodes, 1988)
Keith Hodiak	...	Aslan's Satyr (4 episodes, 1988)
Garfield Brown	...	Aslan's Satyr (4 episodes, 1988)
Ronald Pickup	...	Aslan (3 episodes, 1988)
Irene Marot	...	Hag (3 episodes, 1988)
Kairen Kemp	...	Hag (3 episodes, 1988)
Jeffrey S. Perry	...	Mr. Tumnus (3 episodes, 1988)
Michael Aldridge	...	Professor Digory Kirke (3 episodes, 1988)
Mike Eastman	...	Miraz Soldier (3 episodes, 1988)

Storyline

In World War, the four Pevenses children: Peter Susan, Edmund and Lucy are evacuated from London to the country house of an eccentric old professor. There, bored and restless, first Lucy and Edmund, and then all four of the kids make their way through an attic wardrobe in Narnia, a magical land of mythical creatures and talking animals. But Narnia is not perfect: it's always winter and never Christmas since the White Witch began her rule. And there are evil creatures as well as good, and a traitor in their midst. Only the return of Aslan can bring victory in the coming battle to win spring and freedom back to Narnia. 3x54min episodes.

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Plot Keywords:

narnia | battle | wardrobe | witch | winter | 

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Genres:

Adventure | Family | Fantasy

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Certificate:

Unrated

Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

13 November 1988 (UK)

Also Known As:

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe

Filming Locations:

Crowcombe Heathfield station, West Somerset Railway, Somerset, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), TVC London, WonderWorks

Technical Specs

Runtime:

171 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

When Peter is mad at Edmund for lying about being in Narnia before, his hair is moving free in the wind. In the next scene, that is at the same time period, his hair is gelled down and styled.

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Quotes

Lucy: Oh, Aslan! You're not dead, Aslan!
Aslan: Do I look dead?

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Connections

Version of The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005)

User Reviews

my thoughts

Being from America I remember this film when I was very young, honestly it was great for my young mind. Then after the movie I read all the books, great books if you haven't read them you should.

Now as a adult I see many people have never heard of the movie and when they see it they mock it, but to me its still great this is one of few movies that are remotely close to the book , I do suggest to everyone who loves the books they get this movie or rent it, give it a try. What will it hurt, not much I know. Just because its a old film doesn't mean it will suck , and just because it didn't have a big TV budget doesn't mean it will be bad.