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The Chronicles of Narnia

Release

13 Nov 1988

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English

Production

BBC One

Overview

The Chronicles of Narnia is a British television miniseries adapting four of C.S. Lewis's books, blending live-action with animation for fantasy elements like Aslan and the creatures. The first series—The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe—aired from 13 November to 18 December 1988; the second—Prince Caspian and The Voyage of the Dawn Treader—aired from 19 November to 24 December 1989; and the third—The Silver Chair—from 18 November to 23 December 1990. Each series consists of six episodes each.

The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

During World War II, Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy Pevensie are evacuated from London, little dreaming of the magical adventures that lie ahead. In the fantasy realm of Narnia, the children team up with a wise lion named Aslan, among other creatures, to battle the White Witch, who has turned the once beautiful land into frost.

Air Date:14 Nov 1988
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Seasons

3 Seasons

The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

Prince Caspian / The Voyage of the Dawn Treader

Prince Caspian / The Voyage of the Dawn Treader

The Silver Chair

The Silver Chair

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (1)

It's 1940, and the Pevensie children, Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy, have been sent to stay in the countryside where they will be safe, away from the war. Their home for the duration is a huge rambling mansion that the children cannot resist but explore, during which Lucy stumbles across an old wardrobe which hides a magical secret.

Runtime:30m
Air Date:14 Nov 1988Available

Episodes of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

6 episodes

EP 1
EP 2
EP 3
EP 4
EP 5
EP 6
S1 E1