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The Box of Delights (1984–1984)
TV Series | 30 min | Family, Fantasy

The Box of Delights (1984–1984)

TV Series | 30 min | Family, Fantasy

Based on the classic children's novel by John Masefield, the story follows the exploits of a young boy, Kay Harker, who finds himself drawn into a world of magic and danger when he encounters an old Punch and Judy man.

Seasons

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Director

Renny Rye

Writers

John Masefield (book) (novel) | Alan Seymour (adaptation)

Producer

Composer

Cinematographer

Editor

Production Designers

David Buckingham | Bruce Macadie

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Edit Released

Updated Nov 8, 1984

Release date (First episode)

Nov 21, 1984 (United Kingdom)

Awards

4 wins & 2 nominations

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Cast	Add Cast
40 cast members

Name	Episodes	Known for
Devin Stanfield Kay Harker Kay Harker See fewer	6	Chocky (1984)
Robert Stephens Abner Brown Abner Brown See fewer	6	Romeo and Juliet (1968)
Geoffrey Larder Foxy Faced Charles Foxy Faced Charles See fewer	6	History of the World: Part I (1981)
Jonathan Stephens Chubby Joe Chubby Joe See fewer	6	Mansfield Park (1983)
Heidi Burton Jemima Jemima See fewer	6	The Box of Delights (1984)
Joanna Dukes Maria Maria See fewer	6	Press Gang (1989)
Flora Page Susan Susan See fewer	6	Up Our Street (1985)
James Grout Inspector Inspector See fewer	5	Mother Love (1989)
Carol Frazer Caroline Louisa Caroline Louisa See fewer	5	Sammy and Rosie Get Laid (1987)
Crispin Mair Peter Peter See fewer	5	Macbeth (1983)
Glyn Baker Herne the Hunter Herne the Hunter See fewer	5	The Living Daylights (1987)
Patricia Quinn Sylvia Daisy Pouncer Sylvia Daisy Pouncer See fewer	4	The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)
John Horsley Bishop of Tatchester Bishop of Tatchester See fewer	4	The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin (1976)
Helen Fraser Ellen Ellen See fewer	4	Repulsion (1965)
Patrick Troughton Cole Hawlings Cole Hawlings See fewer	3	The Omen (1976)
Anne Dyson The Old Lady The Old Lady See fewer	3	The Princess Bride (1987)
Nick Berry Pirate Rat Pirate Rat See fewer	3	HeartBeat: Changing Places (1998)
Stewart Harwood Pirate Rat Pirate Rat See fewer	3	Eye of the Needle (1981)
Bill Wallis Rat Rat See fewer	2	Brazil (1985)
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Johnny Casino Old Jim Old Jim See fewer	2	26 Men (1957)
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Simon Barry Mouse Mouse See fewer	2	The Dawson Watch (1979)
John Styles Puppeteer Puppeteer See fewer	2	Little Shop of Horrors (1986)
Philip Locke Arnold of Todi Arnold of Todi See fewer	1	Thunderball (1965)
Nicolas Chagrin Bronze Head Bronze Head See fewer	1	Suite Française (2014)
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Bruce White Greek Captain Greek Captain See fewer	1	Eye of the Needle (1981)
Julian Sands Greek Soldier Greek Soldier See fewer	1	A Room with a View (1985)
Len Edwards Railway Porter Railway Porter See fewer	1	Property Rites (1984)
Angus Kennedy 2nd Greek Soldier 2nd Greek Soldier See fewer	1	Allied (2016)
Paul Wilce Alf Alf See fewer	1	Robin Hood (1984)
Joyce Latham Mrs. Calamine Mrs. Calamine See fewer	1	Nana (1968)
Dave Mitty Electrician Electrician See fewer	1	Jockey School (1982)
Bryan Matheson Bishop's Butler Bishop's Butler See fewer	1	Midsomer Murders (1997)
Michael Lewis Tatchester Choirboy Tatchester Choirboy See fewer	1	The Gruesome Twosome (1967)
Ben Gallagher Tatchester Choirboy Tatchester Choirboy See fewer	1	The Box of Delights (1984)
Ben Leak Tatchester Choirboy Tatchester Choirboy See fewer	1	The Box of Delights (1984)
Members of Hereford Cathedral Choir Tatchester Choirboys Tatchester Choirboys See fewer	1	Shadow Run (1998)
Laurie Goode Pirate Rat (uncredited) Pirate Rat (uncredited) See fewer	1	Oliver's Travels (1995)