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The Box of Delights is a BBC Television adaptation of John Masefield's 1935 children's fantasy novel The Box of Delights starring Devin Stanfield, Patrick Troughton and Robert Stephens. It was broadcast on BBC1 between 21 November and 24 December 1984.
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.
- (952)
- 1984-11-21
- Family, Fantasy
- 30
"Kay Harker is returning from boarding school when he finds himself mixed up in a battle to possess a magical box. It allows the owner to shrink in size, to fly swiftly, to go into the past and to experience the magical wonders contained within the box.
- 30 min
- 245
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A BBC TV adaptation of The Box of Delights was broadcast in six parts between 21 November and 24 December in 1984. It starred Devin Stanfield, Patrick Troughton and Robert Stephens as Kay Harker, Cole Hawlings and Abner Brown respectively and adapted for television by Alan Seymour, directed by Renny Rye and produced by Paul Stone.
- John Masefield
- 1935
The Box of Delights. Season 1. Patrick Troughton stars in this children's fantasy with dark undertones. When a boy is given a box by a mysterious magician, little does he know the wild adventures he'll have. 3 1984 6 episodes.
The Box of Delights (TV Series 1984) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
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Dramatisation of the John Masefield book. Kay Harker is entrusted with an ancient magical box that transports him through time and space, where he battles terrifying forces and meets mythical...
