The story is full of christmas cheer with dark undertones running through it in the form of the avaricious criminal and evil magus abner brown. With wolves, phoenixes, friendly policemen, underground rivers, metamorphoses, snowmen, battles, carol singers. The box of delights archives book radio television. Nov 20, 2014 this site has a page with over 60 photos of locations and information. Page, james grout, carol frazer, crispin mair, glyn baker, patricia quinn. Back in november 2009 i got excited by the news that mike newell was to direct a film of john masefields the box of delights with a script by frank cottrell boyce.
Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. When it comes to ideal christmas viewing, a boy fighting to keep safe a small but magical box which. A bbc tv adaptation of the box of delights was broadcast in six parts between 21 november and 24 december in 1984. The show returns to wiltons after impressing audiences last year. As a child i was fascinated by the visual effects and and magical storyline of a schoolboys adventure during christmas holidays. Poet john masefields 1935 holiday favourite, the box of delights, is adapted for the stage. Synopsis a bbc tv adaption of john masefields classic childrens story in which kay harker meets a mysterious punch and judy man who gives him his magical box of delights which can take people into the past for safe keeping. A box of delights there is a particular joy in returning to visit a home you have seen only very much in the before stage. The composers connection with film is established through his work for. The box of delights dvd, 2004 for sale online ebay. Matthew kelly to star in the box of delights theatre weekly. Most importantly the story engages from the start, and, what i understand was a fortuitous fall of heavy snow during filming, gives it a wonderfully authentic. The box of delights is a childrens fantasy novel by john masefield.
Anyone is welcome to see this box in the archive, 15pm tuesday friday. The box of delights was first released for childrens afternoon tv in the 80s. On the train he meets cole hawlings patrick troughton, a. Christmas is never complete without a revisit to this 1984 classic adaptation of john masefields beautifully rich tale. There were times in the box of delights when i had to reread passages to be sure i had even a vague sense of what was going on, and in general, it just felt very slow to me, even though lots of things were happening. The box of delights starred patrick troughton as cole hawlings. It tells the story of a young boy, kay harker, charged by a powerful magician with protecting the wondrous box of delights, an ingenious device with time travelling powers. This is how tv used to be and should still be a truly top quality production. Ks3 year group after studying the fight scene act 1, scene 1. From the very keen, you might even get words and phrases like, scrobbled, the purple pim, and of course, the wolves are running. Kay harker was played by devin stanfield, who had previously played colin in thames televisions 1984 adaptation of john wyndhams chocky. This site has a page with over 60 photos of locations and information.
The box of delights dramatisation of the john masefield book. It was broadcast on bbc1 between 21 november and 24 december 1984. The serial was nominated for five baftas for best childrens programme, video cameraman, graphics, video lighting and vtr editor. Kay harker is returning from boarding school when he finds himself mixed up in a battle to possess a magical box. Kingsley, madeleine 17 november 1984, a box full of magic, radio times, pp. It is a sequel to the midnight folk, and was first published in 1935. At some point this present century, a british woman will direct her thirteenth fictional feature film. The first lesson starts with a proofreading task and then looks at a piece of information exploring the history of agricultural in wales. Thomas in preparation for the wjec welsh poetry nonexamination task. Set in the days leading up to christmas 1934, a young boy named kay harker travels home from school for the holidays, and helps a punch and judy man stop the forces of evil gaining possession of a wonderful, magical artefact, the box of.
The box of delights is a true christmas classic books. This months box of delights has the cryptic title britten not on film. On the train he meets cole hawlings patrick troughton, a travelling punch and judy man who claims to be older than he looks, and two clergymen with long names who rob him then turn into wolves. The tv series used areas in worcestershire, shropshire, herefordshire, gloucestershire, west midlands, aberdeenshire, berkshire and london. Filming locations for the 1984 bbc tv serial the box of. The box of delights returns to wiltons for christmas 2018, with a cast that includes theo ancient, who played albus potter in harry potter and the cursed chi. Based on the classic childrens 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. Nine awardwinning short films from the british animation awards, specially selected for 812s. It starred devin stanfield, patrick troughton and robert stephens as kay harker, cole hawlings and abner brown respectively 1 and adapted for television by alan seymour, directed by renny rye and produced by paul stone. Arriving at his destination, the boy is immediately accosted by a brighteyed old man with a mysterious message. I never thought wed see this one, although the show has plenty of online admirers. Many people are unaware that the box of delights is a sequel, to the less well known, the midnight folk. In the story kay harker and punch and judy man cole hawlings try to keep the wondrous the box of delights from abner.
Larder, jonathan stevens, joanna dukes, renny rye, the box of delights. Long before harry potter, the box of delights remade children. The box of delights original television soundtrack licensed to youtube by entertainment one u. An amazing variety of animation techniques from filmmakers around europe, exploring stories and themes full of creativity and humour. Pupils will complete some gcse language style questions on the information. And when i buy into a story in the way that i did with this one, i never fully believe that it didnt, in. This is the tale of kay harker, a schoolboy in 1930s england who stumbles on a plan by the dastardly abner brown and his gang to steal the box of delights, a magical box that was entrusted to kay by a mysterious punch and judy man and which leads kay to numerous adventures. Upon viewing it again, some 20 years later, i am sorry to say the magic and wonder has long dissapeared. Strange things begin to happen the minute young kay harker boards the train to go home for christmas and finds himself under observation by two very shiftylooking characters. This british madefortv production begins during the christmas season, when young devin stanfield returns home by train from boarding school.
The box of delights archives is the worlds largest fan site about the box of delights book by john masefield, adaptations for radio, television, theatre, music, film, information, photos and trivia etc. Kay harker is entrusted with an ancient magical box that transports him through time and space, where he battles terrifying forces and. Young kay harker inherits responsibility for a mystical and magical box with unimaginable powers. The box of delights is a bbc television adaptation of john masefields childrens fantasy novel. They are the only two novels masefield wrote specifically for. Why a box of delights was not filmed liberal england. The garden of earthly delights streaming vf filmtube.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The box of delights, wiltons music hall culture whisper. My 2nd lifetime grail after the now been and gone craig safan 1980s twilight zone scores. Back in november 2009 i got excited by the news that mike newell was to direct a film of john masefields the box of delights with a script by. High quality box of delights gifts and merchandise. May 22, 2016 provided to youtube by horus music ltd box of delights coded channel remember the themes, vol. But the film never went into production and i have now found an interview with newell from 2012 that explains why. Based on the classic childrens 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. The box of delights 1935 by john masefield is a miracle and a masterpiece of magical literature.
The train journey to his home at seekings is uneventful until he is joined in the. Pupils can then complete the second explain question as a practice without having an example to copy. This original production is the first time poet laureate john masefields festive classic has been reimagined for the stage, and will be brought to life by an ensemble cast in the gloriously christmassy surroundings of. The box of delights 1935 is a loose companion piece to the midnight folk 1927. The box of delights offers delightful pieces of art at affordable prices. The box of delights 1984 tv series 30 min family, fantasy. Box of delights an award winning family run business established 1990 in flitwick, bedfordshire. Dec 01, 2014 joyful and triumphant, the box of delights was the bbcs magical 1984 awardwinning sixpart childrens drama, based on the classic novel by john masefield.
Whether you remember it from the time or not, this is a musthave dvd. Box of delights complete childrens bbc series new r2. In this case, the last time i saw kimberley watsons flat in a regency terrace on hastings old town seafront, i literally had to step over rubble from opening up the fireplace to get inside. Im will, a producerdj from oxford message me for bookings remixescollabs320s etc joints jumpin oxford. Stream tracks and playlists from the box of delights on your desktop or mobile device.
Cole entrusts kay with safeguarding the box from falling into the wrong hands, and so, kay spends the rest of the book thwarting abner browns dastardly schemes to acquire the box. The beebs box of delights is enchanting and spellbinding it is a wonderful gem with great charm. The box of delights is a bbc television adaptation of john masefields childrens fantasy novel the box of delights starring devin stanfield, patrick troughton and robert stephens. Can he find the box and prevent abners terrible plans. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. It allows the owner to shrink in size, to fly swiftly, to go into the past and to.
Box of delights programme 2 independent cinema office. Robert stephens, devin stanfield, geoffrey larder, jonathan stevens, joanna dukes, renny rye, the box of delights, the box of delights, renny rye, robert stephens, devin stanfield, geoffrey larder, jonathan stevens, the box of delights, the box of delights. High quality resources aiming to help pupils develop and strive in english. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. This page is for anyone who is a fan on the box of delights. I was completely absorbed in kay harkers adventures. This is how box of delights has earned its place as a magical cult television show. The box of delights is a dream a christmassy, satisfying and exciting dream of a book. Goodreads members who liked the box of delights kay. Box of delights complete childrens bbc series new r2 r4 dvd.
Dec 21, 2009 the box of delights is a dream a christmassy, satisfying and exciting dream of a book. Synopsis a bbc tv adaption of john masefields classic childrens story in which kay harker meets a mysterious punch and judy man who gives him his magical box of delights which can. Originally a sixpart tv serial, box of delights also stars devlin stanfield and geoffrey lander. The box of delights is a sequel to a book i have not read, the midnight folk 1927. Long before harry potter, the box of delights remade. National treasure matthew kelly and west end superstar josefina gabrielle are to star in the brandnew stage adaptation of the box of delights, it has been announced today. Their task is complicated by a sassy nursemaid and, unbeknownst to them, the impatient prof. It starred devin stanfield, patrick troughton and robert stephens as kay harker, cole hawlings and abner brown respectively and adapted for television by alan seymour, directed by renny rye and produced by paul stone. The box of delights is a true christmas classic books the. Kay harker stows the eponymous box on behalf of dumbledore forerunner cole hawlings.
Box of delights is a collection of three dvds that brings together most of the league of gentlemens nontelevision work. Long before harry potter, the box of delights remade childrens. The box of delights is a live action tv show based on a childrens fantasy novel by john masefield, first published in 1935 schoolboy kay harker is going home for the christmas holidays. Schoolboy kay harker is going home for the christmas holidays. To put boxs achievement into context, her closest competitor is sally potter, whose eight features to date span 34 years from 1983 the gold.
Links in well to watching the baz luhrmann version of the film. Schoolboy kay harker is on his way home for christmas. The actual box of delights allows the holder to travel quick or small or both the depiction of magical and enchanted journeys held me enthralled. Once a month we select a box of interesting items from our collection to show to visitors, known as the box of delights.
Live at drury lane special edition this is a 107 minute live sketch show filmed at the theatre royal, drury lane, london in 2001. Nov 20, 2014 the box of delights archives is the worlds largest fan site about the box of delights book by john masefield, adaptations for radio, television, theatre, music, film, information, photos and trivia etc. A magical mix of actors and stunning cartoon animation, this spectacular production. When i watch the box of delights now i see the varying quality of the special effects, i cant quite block out the acting that often feels both a bit hammy and patronising, and theres a sense that the plotting somehow manages to stretch out material while also not giving viewers enough of the better elements. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. Map of locations used in the filming of the 1984 bbc tv adaption of the classic john masefield novel.
The box of delights episode one when the wolves were running. Kay harker is entrusted with an ancient magical box that transports him through time and space, where he battles terrifying forces. Robert stephens in the box of delights 1984 the box of delights 1984 glyn baker and devin stanfield in the box. Mention the box of delights to british adults of a certain age myself included and you will be met with a flood of nostalgia about magical and scary sunday afternoon tv. Synopsis a bbc tv adaption of john masefields classic childrens story in which kay harker meets a mysterious punch and judy man who gives him his magical box of delights, which can. But the biggest problem is the force of gravity, which repeatedly pulls the piano back down to the. I loved this series and i was 25 when it was shown, i taped all episodes and watched them over and over, i can only lament the loss of the tapes but i can thoroughly recommend the box of delights to anyone who hasnt lost their childhood magic. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. The box of delights 1984 tv filming locations please update your links and bookmarks. With devin stanfield, robert stephens, geoffrey larder, jonathan stephens. Originally a sixpart tv serial box of delights also stars devlin stanfield and geoffrey lander. Troughton was an actor with extensive experience in portraying a mysterious timetravelling man with a magical box, having been the second doctor in doctor who.
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