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The Box of Delights

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S1 E6 · Leave us not Little, nor yet Dark

About The Box of Delights

The Box of Delights is a kids and sci-fi & fantasy TV series that premiered on BBC One on November 21, 1984. It has 1 season and 6 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 6 "Leave us not Little, nor yet Dark", aired on December 24, 1984.

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.

  • Kids
  • Sci-Fi & Fantasy
  • Family

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Episodes

6 episodes · 1 season

Series 1

1984 · 6 episodes · Last episode: 41 years ago

The Box of Delights Series 1 release dates →
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    6. Leave us not Little, nor yet Dark

    Finale

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

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    5. Beware of Yesterday

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

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    4. The Spider in the Web

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

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    3. In darkest Cellars underneath

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

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    2. Where shall the 'nighted Showman go?

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

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    1. When the Wolves were Running

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

Cast & crew

Created by Alan Seymour

  • Patricia Quinn

    Patricia Quinn

    Sylvia Daisy Pouncer

  • John Horsley

    John Horsley

    Bishop of Tatchester

  • James Grout

    James Grout

    Inspector

  • Carol Frazer

    Caroline Louisa

  • Crispin Mair

    Peter

  • Glyn Baker

    Glyn Baker

    Herne the Hunter

  • Helen Fraser

    Helen Fraser

    Ellen

  • Patrick Troughton

    Patrick Troughton

    Cole Hawlings

  • Anne Dyson

    Anne Dyson

    The Old Lady

  • Nick Berry

    Nick Berry

    Pirate Rat

  • Stewart Harwood

    Pirate Rat

  • Bill Wallis

    Bill Wallis

    Rat

  • Charles Pemberton

    Chief Constable

  • Johnny Casino

    Old Jim

  • Jason Kemp

    Waterfall Boy

  • Simon Barry

    Mouse

The Box of Delights FAQ

Will there be new episodes of The Box of Delights?

The Box of Delights has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on December 24, 1984.

When did the latest episode of The Box of Delights come out?

The most recent episode of The Box of Delights, Season 1 Episode 6 "Leave us not Little, nor yet Dark", aired on December 24, 1984.

How many seasons of The Box of Delights are there?

The Box of Delights has 1 season with 6 episodes in total.

When did The Box of Delights first air?

The Box of Delights first aired on BBC One on November 21, 1984.

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