The Box of Delights

Series 1

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.

Where to Watch Series 1

6 Episodes

When the Wolves were Running
E1
When the Wolves were RunningSomething strange is about to happen to Kay Harker while he travels home for Christmas.
Where shall the 'nighted Showman go?
E2
Where shall the 'nighted Showman go?Knowing that danger is around the corner, Cole makes a decision involving Kay.
In darkest Cellars underneath
E3
In darkest Cellars underneathKay has been shrunk and with Mouse's help has travelled swiftly to the Prince Rupert Arms.
The Spider in the Web
E4
The Spider in the WebHaving escaped the henchmen of Abner Brown the children return home to discover false messages have been sent to confuse them. Brown and Sylvia Daisy Pouncer release Maria and more clergymen disappear. Kay learns the true identity of Cole Hawlings.
Beware of Yesterday
E5
Beware of YesterdayHaving discovered the history about the box , an image of Kay that casts no shadow uses the box to travel into the past and search for Arnold of Todi. The police are now guarding the Cathedral to protect the clergy.
Leave us not Little, nor yet Dark
E6
Leave us not Little, nor yet DarkAbner Brown's powers become apparent as he tries to prevent clergy from getting to Tatchester Cathedral. His gang rebel against him and Kay and Cole Hawlings escape the flooding and burning castle as a raging Brown discovers the the box was under his own hand yet he did not realise it.