About this season
Patrick Troughton stars in this children's fantasy tale with dark undertones. When a young schoolboy is given a box for safekeeping by a mysterious magician, little does he know the wondrous things he’ll soon discover.
Episodes (6)
1. When the Wolves were Running
Aired 21 November 1984 • 30 min
Something strange is about to happen to Kay Harker while he travels home for Christmas.
2. Where shall the 'nighted Showman go?
Aired 28 November 1984 • 30 min
Knowing that danger is around the corner, Cole makes a decision involving Kay.
3. In darkest Cellars underneath
Aired 5 December 1984 • 30 min
Kay has been shrunk and with Mouse's help has travelled swiftly to the Prince Rupert Arms.
4. The Spider in the Web
Aired 12 December 1984 • 30 min
More knobbling and scrobbling force Kay to search for Abner's headquarters.
5. Beware of Yesterday
Aired 19 December 1984 • 30 min
It is Christmas Eve, Abner Brown is convinced that the box is at the Bishop's Palace.
6. Leave us not Little, nor yet Dark
Aired 24 December 1984 • 30 min
Kay is trapped. Can he prevent the enemy's terrible plans from happening ?