The Pod of Delights

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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.

Paul Emmines


    • Dec 22, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 34m AVG DURATION
    • 5 EPISODES


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    The Sound of the Box

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2022 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.

    The Ladies of the Box

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2021 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.  

    New Wolves are Running

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2021 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 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.

    Books, BritBox and Joe

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 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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