The Box of Delights

by John Peacock (Adapter), John Masefield, Donald Sinden (Narrator)

When Kay Harker meets a mysterious Punch and Judy man 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... This thrilling BBC Radio adaptation boasts a stellar cast, including Donald Sinden, Lionel Jeffries, Spike Milligan and Celia Imrie.

3 CDs. 3 hrs.

Genres: Fantasy

3 pages, Audio CD

Published November 5, 2001

Reviews

[Emily G · Rating 3 out of 5]

I listened to this audiobook on my commute yesterday and have decided that they are definitely the way forward! I don't know why I have been resisting for so long!

So onto the book... I saw The Box of Delights on TV as a child and it has haunted me ever since, so I have wanted to read the book for an age. It didn't have the same spark, however, hence my three star rating. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed hearing about Kay Harker's further strange adventures and the weird and wonderful characters he meets, so I would recommend it, it is a classic tale. But for me personally, without the music from the TV show, it just didn't have the same impact.