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The Pod of Delights

Paul Emmines

Tv & Film

Frequency: 1 episode/296d. Total Eps: 6

An occasional podcast about John Masefield's classic children's book 'The Box of Delights' and the 1984 BBC TV adaption. Paul Emmines chats with the cast and fans of the show, who celebrate it every Christmas and keep the enchanting tale alive for future generations.

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Forty Years of the Box

Season 1 · Episode 6

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 • Duration 44:06

It’s been 40 years since the beloved John Masefield novel The Box of Delights was adapted for BBC TV, and in this special episode, Paul sits down with Masefield scholar Dr Philip Errington and Time & Tide documentary producer Chris Chapman. Join them for a deep dive into the making of this iconic adaptation, including how one of the Joneses is now playing a role in getting postmasters the compensation they deserve, why the episode five cliffhanger is in the wrong spot, and why the Trojans didn't encounter the old lady with the ring. Or did they?

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The Sound of the Box

Season 1 · Episode 5

Thursday, December 22, 2022 • Duration 33:09

In this episode, Paul chats with Alan Taylor, the Location Sound Supervisor on the 1984 BBC TV version of the 'Box of Delights.' How do you create the sound for a silent car-o-plane aeroplane? Which sound gear is best for attracting wolves? And which Box location does Alan have on his dining room wall to this day? Grab a posset and some buttered eggs and you'll learn the answers to these and other fascinating questions.

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The Ladies of the Box

Season 1 · Episode 4

Thursday, December 23, 2021 • Duration 30:47

In this episode, Paul chats with Patricia Quinn who played Sylvia Daisy Pouncer and Carol Frazer, who brought Kay's guardian Caroline Louisa to life in the BBC TV adaption of the Box of Delights.

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New Wolves are Running

Season 1 · Episode 3

Tuesday, October 12, 2021 • Duration 24:21

In this episode, the Director of Big Finish's fantastic new adaptation, Barnaby Edwards chats about his love for the book and the 1984 TV version of the Box of Delights.

Mouse, Washing Powder Snow and Foxy Faced Charles

Season 1 · Episode 2

Monday, December 21, 2020 • Duration 39:52

In this episode, Paul presses to the right to go small and meets Simon Barry who played Mouse in the 1984 BBC TV adaption. Nick Poulton catches up with Production Manager Tony Guyan, who lifts the lid on the secrets behind the scenes and Foxy Faced Charles actor Geoffrey Larder watches the Box for the first time since the original broadcast.

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Books, BritBox and Joe

Season 1 · Episode 1

Monday, November 23, 2020 • Duration 46:23

In this episode, Paul speaks with Phil Errington about his new book 'Opening the Box of Delights,' Craig Morris from BritBox tells us why John Masefield's classic tale is perfect for the streaming service and one of the actors from the 1984 BBC adaption, Jonathan Stephens is very surprised to learn that the TV show has a significant following, 35+ years after it's release.

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