The Box of Delights 1984
What is The Box of Delights?
The Box of Delights is a television series first released in 1984. Catalogued under Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Family, Kids.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1984
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 6
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Nov 21, 1984
- Networks
- BBC One
- Genres
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Family, Kids
- Updated
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The Box of Delights is a television series first released in 1984. Catalogued under Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Family, Kids. Produced and broadcast by BBC One. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 6 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A schoolboy’s ordinary day turns magical when a mysterious box reveals wondrous secrets.”
- Atmospheric fantasy starring veteran actor Patrick Troughton
- Engaging mystery that sparks imagination
- The darker undertones may be unsettling for very young viewers
Watch it if you enjoy whimsical fantasy stories with a hint of mystery.
Suitable for older children and families, though the darker elements may be intense for very young viewers.
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Who stars in the series?
Patrick Troughton stars in the series.
What is the basic premise?
A young schoolboy receives a mysterious box from a magician and discovers wondrous things.
When was the series released?
The series aired in 1984.
What genres does it belong to?
It is classified as sci‑fi & fantasy, family, and kids programming.
Is it appropriate for children?
It is aimed at children and families, though the darker tones may suit older kids better.
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