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The Box of Delights [DVD] [1984]

DVD ~ Devin Stanfield
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  • Actors: Devin Stanfield, Robert Stephens, Geoffrey Larder, Jonathan Stephens, Joanna Dukes
  • Format: PAL
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: U
  • Studio: 2 Entertain Video
  • DVD Release Date: 1 Nov 2004
  • Run Time: 163 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (51 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00067IEGY
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 10,776 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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DVD Description
As he travels home on the train for the Christmas holidays Kay Harker has the strangest feeling something very mysterious is about to happen... there is snow on the wind and wild dogs are roaming the countryside. Then a chance meeting with an old Punch and Judy man, Cole Hawlins, the guardian of the elixir of life and a shabby box of powers, pulls Kay into an array of fantastic worlds where he encounters ancient heroes, wolves, Romans, rats, flashing rings and flying ponies.

This memorable production was first shown just before Christmas 1984. The enchanting adventures and magical atmosphere hold fond memories for many, and are sure to delight a new generation of children. Now available for the first time on DVD with a myriad of special features, you can enjoy this very special production for years to come.

Dramatised by Alan Seymour

Produced by Paul Stone

Directed by Penny Rye

A BBC TV production in association with Lella Productions plc.

Special Features
· 2004 Kay Harker and Director Interview · Blue Peter, Take Two and Pebble Mill Clips · The Box of Delights Quiz · Photo Gallery · Profile of John Masefield · Digitally Remastered Episodes

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60 of 63 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The most magical television production ever made., 15 Dec 2000
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This review is from: The Box Of Delights [VHS] (VHS Tape)
The Box of Delights is one of my favourite books, one of my favourite videos and one of my favourite radio plays. Every Christmas, as a tradition, my family and friends sit around on Christmas Eve to watch the entire series on video. Taking into account the time it was made, the effects are great, although they do look a little aged now!! That is part of the charm. Christmas would not be the same without this video. The acting is excellent, notably from Robert Stevens (Abner Brown) and Patrick Troughton (Cole Hawlings) and the music is beautifully written. I have grown up with this series, and although the BBC has produced some great Christmas series, none have or will ever surpass this. A gem.
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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Ever!!, 9 Nov 2004
By MrsT (England) - See all my reviews
I was thrilled to discover this on DVD. The story is magical and mysterious and adds a wonderful dimension to anyone's Christmas. The cast is superb and Robert Stephens as Abner Brown will have you on the edge of your seat with his manic wickedness. The story is poised brilliantly between the atmosphere of a 1930's Christmas and the age-old fight between good and evil. There are enough twists and turns in the plot to keep children enthralled and adults gripped. The music is superb too and you'll be humming the theme tune. We always watch this at Christmas and it's so good to read of others who do the same. Buy it!!
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27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Magic Lives On, 14 Dec 2004
By Ms. G. Thomas (Swansea, UK) - See all my reviews
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We have watched The Box of Delights every Christmas for 20 years using a battered tape taped off the TV in 1984, so we were really pleased to find it had been released on DVD. We ordered it immediately.

The series continues to be a firm favourite in our house - a few of the special effects look a little creaky now, but it's surprisingly how well it has held up after 20 years. The acting remains of high quality - a personal favourite is Cole Hawlings played by Patrick Troughton.

The special features on the DVD were a real treat - a half hour interview with the director and the guy who played Kay Harker, recorded in 2004. Also, the BBC have managed to trawl through their archives and included Blue Peter, Pebble Mill at One and Take Two items from back in the day.

If you have the video, it's well worth upgrading to DVD for the picture quality and the special features. If you have never seen this series, I can strongly recommend it - especially good watched at Christmas with family!

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