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Adaptation of The Box of Delights John Masefield , 1935 single work novel
Issue Details: First known date: 1984... 1984 The Box of Delights
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Film Details - British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) ; Lella Productions , 1984

Producers:

Paul Stone.

Production Companies:

British Broadcasting Corporation.
Lella Productions.

Director of Photography:

Colin Reid.

Editors:

Stephen Newnham.

Production Designers:

David Buckingham and Bruce Macadie.

Music:

Roger Limb.

Cast:

Including Devin Stanfield (Kay Harker), Patrick Troughton (Cole Hawlings), Robert Stephens (Abner Brown), Geoffrey Larder (Foxy Faced Charles), Jonathan Stephens (Chubby Joe), Joanna Dukes (Maria), Heidi Burton (Jemima), Flora Page (Susan), Carol Frazer (Caroline Louisa), Crispin Mair (Peter), Glyn Baker (Herne the Hunter), and James Grout (Inspector).

Release Dates:

Aired between 1 November and 6 December 1984.

Awards:

  • BAFTA Award, Best Video Cameraman (nominated), 1985.
  • BAFTA Award, Best Graphics (nominated), 1985.
  • BAFTA Award, Best VTR Editor (won), 1985.
  • BAFTA Award, Best Video Lighting (won), 1985.

Notes:

List of episodes:

1. When the Wolves Were Running

2. Where Shall the 'Knighted Showman Go?

3. In Darkest Cellars Underneath

4. The Spider in the Web

5. Beware of Yesterday

6. Leave Us Not Little, Nor Yet Dark


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    England,
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    United Kingdom (UK),
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    Western Europe, Europe,
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