TV series
The Box of Delights
1984, English, on BBC One. Created by Alan Seymour.
Follows the exploits of young Kay Harker, who finds himself drawn into a world of magic and danger when he encounters an old Punch and Judy man.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 6
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Ended in 1984
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Latest episode
S1 E6: Leave us not Little, nor yet Dark
Aired 24 December 1984
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Alan SeymourCreator
- Devin StanfieldKay Harker · 6 ep
- Robert StephensAbner Brown · 6 ep
- Joanna DukesMaria · 6 ep
- Jonathan StephensChubby Joe · 6 ep
- Geoffrey LarderFoxy Faced Charles · 6 ep
- Heidi BurtonJemima · 6 ep
- Flora PageSusan · 6 ep
- James GroutInspector · 5 ep
- Carol FrazerCaroline Louisa · 5 ep
- Crispin MairPeter · 5 ep
- Glyn BakerHerne the Hunter · 5 ep
- Patricia QuinnSylvia Daisy Pouncer · 4 ep
Details
- First aired
- 21 November 1984
- Last aired
- 24 December 1984
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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What The Box of Delights is based on
The Box of Delights is adapted from a children's book.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The Box of Delights: quick answers
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How many seasons of The Box of Delights are there?
The Box of Delights has 1 season and 6 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is The Box of Delights finished?
Yes. The Box of Delights ended in 1984, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Box of Delights on?
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The Box of Delights parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like The Box of Delights?
If you liked The Box of Delights, try The Magic School Bus, Phil of the Future, The Smurfs.
Who created The Box of Delights?
The Box of Delights was created by Alan Seymour and stars Devin Stanfield, Robert Stephens, Joanna Dukes.
What is The Box of Delights based on?
The Box of Delights is adapted from a children's book.