In this surprise bonus podcast, we take a look at the new third edition of Opening the Box of Delights just published by Herne Books - a new expanded edition of the book all about John Masefield's Christmas classic by Dr Philip W. Errington !
Showing posts with label box of delights. Show all posts
Showing posts with label box of delights. Show all posts
Monday, 15 December 2025
MICROGORIA 132 - Opening the Box of Delights
Sunday, 7 December 2025
HYPNOGORIA 296 - Gaming with The Box of Delights
In this festive special, we take a look at The Box of Delights - The Roleplaying Game from ACE Gamebooks, by Jonathan Green and Tony Hough. We trace its beginnings back to the gamebook, 'TWAS - The Krampus Night Before Christmas (2019) and the following roleplaying game 'TWAS - The Roleplaying Game Before Christmas before exploring roleplaying in the winter wonderland of John Masefield's Christmas Classic.
Tuesday, 24 December 2024
COMMENTARY CLUB Minisode 70 - Leave Us Not Little, Nor Yet Dark
We watch the sixth and final episode of The Box of Delights - Leave Us Not Little, Nor Yet Dark, which sees the final struggle for the Box between Kay Harker and Abner Brown.
Thursday, 19 December 2024
COMMENTARY CLUB Minisode 69 - Beware of Yesterday
"You want the past? Oh I'll send you back... Back, back where you will never be found!"
We watch the fifth episode of The Box of Delights - Beware of Yesterday, in which Kay takes a perilous journey into the past.
Thursday, 12 December 2024
COMMENTARY CLUB Minisode 68 - The Spider in the Web
We watch the fourth episode of The Box of Delights - The Spider in the Web, more scrobbling sends Kay to search for Abner's headquarters.
Thursday, 5 December 2024
COMMENTARY CLUB Minisode 67 - In Darkest Cellars Underneath
"They know I can look after myself. I’ve generally got a pistol or two on me and I’m a dead shot with both hands."
We watch the third episode of The Box of Delights - In Darkest Cellars Underneath, in which Abner escalates his search for the box...
Saturday, 30 November 2024
HYPNOGORIA 274 - The Box of Delights 40th Anniversary Celebration
In a special episode, we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the first screening of The Box of Delights TV series, the classic BBC adaptation of John Masefield's novel that first aired back in 1984. We take a look at the new revised and expanded edition of the book Opening the Box of Delights by Dr Philip W. Errington, and report on the wonderful remastered Blu-ray edition of the series, which includes the brand new feature length documentary Time and Tide - The Making of the Box of Delights! Splendiferous!
Thursday, 28 November 2024
COMMENTARY CLUB Minisode 66 - Where Shall the 'Nighted Showman Go?
"Getting up before it’s light - on the first day of the holidays? I think it’s the purple pim!"
We watch the second episode of The Box of Delights - Where Shall the 'Nighted Showman Go? And what's more, we are now watching the just released remastered Blu-ray version!
Thursday, 21 November 2024
COMMENTARY CLUB Minisode 65 - 1 When The Wolves Were Running
"Time and tide and buttered eggs wait for no man!"
To mark the 40th anniversary of the BBC's The Box of Delights, an adaptation of the classic novel by John Masefield, we are rewatching this much loved TV series one episode at at time, week by week just like back in 1984. And each episode will be released on the original transmissions dates with last one coming on Christmas Eve. In this episode we see how young Kay Harker encounters the mysterious Cole Hawlins, and some sinister folks who are very interested in his old magic...
Sunday, 5 December 2021
HYPNOGORIA 197 - The Legend of Herne the Hunter
In this festive special we explore the legends and lore of Herne the Hunter. We examine his appearances in classics such The Box of Delights, The Dark is Rising and Robin of Sherwood, explore his connections with the Wild Hunt and Christmas, and untangle his history and folklore from Shakespeare, ghost stories, and the pagan wildwood.
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Sunday, 8 November 2020
HYPNOGORIA 161 - Opening the Box of Delights
In this podcast, Mr Jim Moon takes a look at Opening the Box of Delights - a lavish new tome all about that classic Yuletide favourite, and interviews the author, Dr Philip Errington! We talk about the book, The Box of Delights in all its incarnations and its creator John Masefield.
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Wednesday, 21 December 2011
THE BOX OF DELIGHTS - How To Make A Posset!
A favourite part of the Yuletide festivities here at Hypnogoria Towers is revisiting The Box of Delights, both as the original novel by John Masefield and the 1980s BBC Television six part adaptation. Indeed I have waxed lyrical about this seasonal classic several times on the Christmas editions of my podcast.
And aside from being a truly magical tale, it's a well-named one too. For as well as adventure, festive thrills, and lashings of snow, it contains a generous helping of legend amd lore. And one little hidden treasure is the marvellous recipe recounted by the Police Inspector at Condicotes, han hofficer of the law who habitually adds hextra aitches hall over the place! Hand, I mean, and, over the last few years when the cold and frosty nights have come, I have greatly enjoyed this vintage nightcap! I speak, of course, of the the wondrous posset!
But what I hear you cry is a posset! Well, I shall hand you hover, I mean over, to the Hinspector...
But you young folks in this generation, you don't know what a posset is. Well a posset," said the Inspector, "is a jorum of hot milk; and in that hot milk, Master Kay, you put a hegg, and you put a spoonful of treacle, and you put a grating of nutmeg, and you stir 'em well up, and you get into bed and then you take 'em down hot. And a posset like that, taken overnight will make a new man of you!
Now then, if you were wondering what 'a jourm' is, it is a large bowl, often with handles, for drinking out of! But, don't fret if you don't have a jorum, any ordinary mug will do!
Furthermore, you may replace the treacle with brown sugar or golden syrup, depending upon your taste. Personally I also like to add a generous dash of cinnamon for that extra Christmassy flavour! And I can personally attest to the revitalising powers the Inspector refers to!
Sunday, 19 December 2010
HYPNOBOBS 13 - The Box of Delights
With Christmas fast approaching it's time for some festive fare and Mr Jim Moon takes a journey into The Box of Delights, looking at the original novel by John Masefield and the celebrated BBC TV adaptation.
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