The Box of Delights
1984 · BBC One · 30 min · 1 season
S01E06 · Leave Us Not Little, Nor Yet Dark
Tue, 25 Dec, 4:25 am
Kay is trapped in the dungeons below. Can he find his magic box and prevent Abner's terrible plans?
About
The Box of Delights is a BBC adaption of John Masefield's classic children's story in which Kay Harker meets a mysterious Punch and Judy man who gives him a box of powers which take Kay into an array of fantastic worlds where he encounters ancient heroes, wolves, Romans, rats, flashing rings and flying ponies.
Episodes
- E01
When the Wolves Were Running
Thu, 22 Nov· 30 minYoung Kay Harker's adventures begin in the train on the way home for the Christmas holidays. There is snow on the wind, and wild dogs roaming the countryside. Kay has the strangest feeling something very mysterious is about to happen.
- E02
Where Shall the 'nighted Showman Go
Thu, 29 Nov· 25 min'Don't be afraid, Master Kay ' said the old Punch and Judy man , 'other wolves are running, they're running after me, and they're running me very close.'
- E03
In Darkest Cellars Underneath
Thu, 6 Dec· 25 minKay has shrunk to the size of a half-a-crown piece and, with Mouse's help, has travelled swiftly to the Prince Rupert Arms. There he spies Abner Brown , the Rat and a mysterious lady.
- E04
The Spider in the Web
Thu, 13 Dec· 30 minMore knobbling and scrobbling force Kay to search for Abner's headquarters. Kay and Peter fly to the Chester Hills to unravel the mystery of the kidnappings.
- E05
Beware of Yesterday
Thu, 20 Dec· 30 minThe power and magic of the box allows Kay to travel back in time. But he who dares to go must face terrible dangers.
- E06
Leave Us Not Little, Nor Yet Dark
Tue, 25 Dec· 35 minKay is trapped in the dungeons below. Can he find his magic box and prevent Abner's terrible plans?