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The Box of Delights

Show Info

  • Status: Ended
  • First Aired: November 21, 1984
  • Seasons: 1
  • Episodes: 6
  • Networks: BBC One
  • Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Family, Kids
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The Box of Delights(1984)

TMDB Rating: 7.7 (10 votes)

Overview

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.

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Series 1

6 episodes • 1984

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1When the Wolves were RunningNov 21, 19840.0
2Where shall the 'nighted Showman go?Nov 28, 19840.0
3In darkest Cellars underneathDec 5, 19840.0
4The Spider in the WebDec 12, 19840.0
5Beware of YesterdayDec 19, 19840.0
6Leave us not Little, nor yet DarkDec 24, 19840.0

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