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The Box of Delights

  • TV Series
  • 19841984
  • 2h 57m
IMDb RATING
8.3/10
876
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Devin Stanfield and Patrick Troughton in The Box of Delights (1984)
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Based on the classic children's novel by John Masefield, the story follows the exploits of a young boy, Kay Harker, who finds himself drawn into a world of magic and danger when he encounter... Read allBased on the classic children's novel by John Masefield, the story follows the exploits of a young boy, Kay Harker, who finds himself drawn into a world of magic and danger when he encounters an old Punch and Judy man.Based on the classic children's novel by John Masefield, the story follows the exploits of a young boy, Kay Harker, who finds himself drawn into a world of magic and danger when he encounters an old Punch and Judy man.
IMDb RATING
8.3/10
876
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  • Stars
    • Devin Stanfield
    • Robert Stephens
    • Geoffrey Larder
  • Stars
    • Devin Stanfield
    • Robert Stephens
    • Geoffrey Larder
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    • 24User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    • Won 3 BAFTA Awards

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    1984

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    Devin Stanfield
    • Kay Harker
    Robert Stephens
    Robert Stephens
    • Abner Brown
    Geoffrey Larder
    • Foxy Faced Charles
    Jonathan Stephens
    • Chubby Joe
    Heidi Burton
    • Jemima
    Joanna Dukes
    • Maria
    Flora Page
    • Susan
    James Grout
    James Grout
    • Inspector
    Carol Frazer
    • Caroline Louisa
    Crispin Mair
    • Peter
    Glyn Baker
    Glyn Baker
    • Herne the Hunter
    Patricia Quinn
    Patricia Quinn
    • Sylvia Daisy Pouncer
    John Horsley
    John Horsley
    • Bishop of Tatchester
    Helen Fraser
    • Ellen
    Patrick Troughton
    Patrick Troughton
    • Cole Hawlings
    Anne Dyson
    Anne Dyson
    • The Old Lady
    Nick Berry
    • Pirate Rat
    Stewart Harwood
    • Pirate Rat
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    • Trivia
      Filming lasted for a period of six months in the early months of 1984. Editing and special effects took the best part of the summer and autumn of 1984 and the series was eventually broadcast in the last two months of 1984, culminating on Christmas Eve 1984 (coinciding with the events of the finale which take place on Christmas Eve).
    • Quotes

      [repeated line]

      Cole Hawlings: The wolves are running.

    • Connections
      Featured in Q.E.D.: The Magic Picture Show (1985)
    • Soundtracks
      Carol Symphony, 3rd movement (excerpted and adapted)
      (uncredited)

      Written by Victor Hely-Hutchinson

      Played as the series theme

    User reviews24

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    A wonderful piece of television magic especially at Christmas
    I loved this series and I was 25 when it was shown, I taped all episodes and watched them over and over, I can only lament the loss of the tapes but I can thoroughly recommend "The box of delights" to anyone who hasn't lost their childhood magic. Patrick Troughton is one of my favorite actors and is marvelous as is Robert Stephens in a dastardly role, the effects are very good considering the budget with the BBC and the acting is great. The story is a classic, although I had never heard of John Masefield until this series much to my chagrin. I know that children of all ages will enjoy it.I know I did and would again.
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    • Dec 11, 2005

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    • Release date
      • November 21, 1984 (United Kingdom)
      • United Kingdom
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      • English
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    • Filming locations
      • Arley Station, Worcestershire, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
      • Lella Productions
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    • 2 hours 57 minutes
      • Color
      • Mono

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