Much-loved BBC drama The Box Of Delights is making its Blu-ray debut for its 40th anniversary. More on the release here.
Fully appreciating that some (younger) people will read this post and have no idea what it’s actually about, The Box Of Delights was a much-loved festive children’s television drama that first aired in 1984.
Based on the book by John Masefield, the BBC adapted it into a six-parter, that it ran in the run-up to Christmas. From its festive theme tune, to Patrick Troughton in a fine beard, wolves running and a wonderfully 1980s visual effects, the programme quickly became hugely popular. So much so that a relatively successful DVD release popped up too.
It’s not been in great shape though in terms of its presentation for some time now. Hence, the really rather excellent news that for its 40th anniversary, the BBC has remastered The Box Of Delights and will be giving it its Blu-ray debut.
You can read more about the release, and order yourself a copy, right here.
Scheduled for 25th November 2024, the Blu-ray of The Box Of Delights is also getting some fresh extra features as well, on top of the six episodes. And they’re currently listed as follows…
Time And Tide – Making The Box of Delights (NEW)
Trails & Continuity (NEW)
2004 Kay Harker & Director Interview
Blue Peter, Take Two & Pebble Mill Clips
As for the programme itself, we’ll leave you with the synopsis…
Considered to be one of the great works of modern fiction ‘The Box of Delights’ is brought to life in this magical, fantastical and delightful production starring Patrick Troughton, Devin Stanfield and Robert Stephens.
When Kay Harker meets a mysterious Punch and Judy man (Patrick Troughton) on his way home for Christmas, he little realizes that he is about to be plunged into adventure. The old man entrusts Kay with a strange puzzle box – the Box of Delights – before suddenly disappearing. Kay soon discovers two things: the box can transport him through time and space, and there is a plot to steal it. He must battle heroically against terrifying forces of evil in order to win the day…
The Box Of Delights is available to preorder now. Our full DVD calendar is here.
