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The Box of Delights

  • 1984
  • Ended
  • Sci-Fi & Fantasy · Family · Kids
  • ~30m / ep
  • 1 season
  • 8.0/10

Patrick Troughton stars in this children's fantasy tale with dark undertones. When a young schoolboy is given a box for safekeeping by a mysterious magician, little does he know the wondrous things he’ll soon discover.

Latest: Series 1 · 1984

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  1. E1. When the Wolves were Running

    Nov 21, 1984 · 30m

    Something strange is about to happen to Kay Harker while he travels home for Christmas.

  2. E2. Where shall the 'nighted Showman go?

    Nov 28, 1984 · 30m

    Knowing that danger is around the corner, Cole makes a decision involving Kay.

  3. E3. In darkest Cellars underneath

    Dec 5, 1984 · 30m

    Kay has been shrunk and with Mouse's help has travelled swiftly to the Prince Rupert Arms.

  4. E4. The Spider in the Web

    Dec 12, 1984 · 30m

    More knobbling and scrobbling force Kay to search for Abner's headquarters.

  5. E5. Beware of Yesterday

    Dec 19, 1984 · 30m

    It is Christmas Eve, Abner Brown is convinced that the box is at the Bishop's Palace.

  6. E6. Leave us not Little, nor yet Dark

    Dec 24, 1984 · 30m

    Kay is trapped. Can he prevent the enemy's terrible plans from happening ?