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The Box of Delights is a BBC Television adaptation of John Masefield's 1935 children's fantasy novel The Box of Delights starring Devin Stanfield, Patrick Troughton and Robert Stephens. It was broadcast on BBC1 between 21 November and 24 December 1984. The series was adapted from Masefield's novel by Alan Seymour, directed by Renny Rye and produced by Paul Stone.
Original Release
11/21/1984 on BBC
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Devin Stanfield | Kay Harker |
| Robert Stephens | Abner Brown |
| Geoffrey Larder | Foxy Faced Charles |
| Jonathan Stephens | Chubby Joe |
| Heidi Burton | Jemima |
| Joanna Dukes | Maria |
| Flora Page | Susan |
| James Grout | Inspector |
| Carol Frazer | Caroline Louisa |
| Crispin Mair | Peter |
| # | Title | Air Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | When the Wolves Were Running | Wednesday, 21 November 1984 |
| 2 | Where Shall the 'Nighted Showman Go? | Thursday, 08 November 1984 |
| 3 | In Darkest Cellars Underneath | Thursday, 15 November 1984 |
| 4 | The Spider in the Web | Thursday, 22 November 1984 |
| 5 | Beware of Yesterday | Thursday, 29 November 1984 |
| 6 | Leave Us Not Little, Nor Yet Dark | Thursday, 06 December 1984 |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Devin Stanfield | Kay Harker |
| Robert Stephens | Abner Brown |
| Geoffrey Larder | Foxy Faced Charles |
| Jonathan Stephens | Chubby Joe |
| Heidi Burton | Jemima |
| Joanna Dukes | Maria |
| Flora Page | Susan |
| James Grout | Inspector |
| Carol Frazer | Caroline Louisa |
| Crispin Mair | Peter |
| Glyn Baker | Herne the Hunter |
| Patricia Quinn | Sylvia Daisy Pouncer |
| John Horsley | Bishop of Tatchester |
| Helen Fraser | Ellen |
| Patrick Troughton | Cole Hawlings |
| Anne Dyson | The Old Lady |
| Nick Berry | Pirate Rat |
| Stewart Harwood | Pirate Rat |
| Bill Wallis | Rat |
| Charles Pemberton | Chief Constable |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| John Bird | Producer |
| Paul Stone | Producer |
