The Chronicles of Narnia
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.
Cast
David Thwaites
Eustace Clarence Scrubb
Camilla Power
Jill Pole
Seasons
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.
E1The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (1)
Nov 13, 1988
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.
E2The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2)
Nov 20, 1988
After being given a task by the White Witch Edmund finds Lucy again and they return to their own world. Edmund lies to Peter and Susan saying that Narnia was a game he and Lucy was playing, will Lucy's story ever be believed and will the Children all finally get into Narnia?
E3The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (3)
Nov 27, 1988
The children venture on to try and rescue Mr. Tumnus and meet the beavers who have some good news for them, but will Edmund prove treacherous once again?
E4The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (4)
Dec 4, 1988
Edmund betrays the others; Peter, Susan and Lucy seek the lion Aslan.
E5The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (5)
Dec 11, 1988
Peter, Susan and Lucy have met Aslan, but Edmund is still the prisoner of the White Witch.
E6The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (6)
Dec 18, 1988
Aslan is dead and Peter prepares to fight the army of the White Witch.
Prince Caspian of Narnia wonders and dreams about the old days when animals talked, and there were mythical creatures and four rulers in Caer Paravel. But his uncle and aunt don't like to hear him thinking of such things, and plan to murder him and take his throne. Caspian's tutor Dr Cornelius manages to save him, and not only teach him about the old ways, but bring him into and introduce him to the real Narnia. But Caspian's plight is desperate, and he must use the legendary horn to call help from another world: Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy. Lucy and Edmund are sent back to Narnia, along with their cousin Eustace, to assist Caspian on a voyage. Along their journey the children battle dragons and sea serpents, and sail across a golden lake to reach the edge of the world.
E1Prince Caspian (1)
Nov 19, 1989
Troubled times have returned to the magical land of Narnia. Prince Caspian vows to free the persecuted animals and dwarfs and calls for help to save his kingdom.
E2Prince Caspian (2)
Nov 26, 1989
The siblings rush to help Caspian in the Narnian civil war.
E3The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (1)
Dec 3, 1989
Nasty cousin Eustace accompanies Lucy and Edmund on a new adventure in Narnia.
E4The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (2)
Dec 10, 1989
The Dawn Treader comes to rest off an island where dragons live and breathe.
E5The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (3)
Dec 17, 1989
Prince Caspian and his followers fight off a sea serpent and meet more magic in their search for the missing Lords.
E6The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (4)
Dec 24, 1989
The world's end and the final enchantment draw near.
Shipped off to a miserable school, Eustace finds companionship in Jill Pole. Running from bullies, the two hide in a garden shed that magically transports them into the magical world of Narnia, where they're entrusted with a task by Aslan: to rescue the king's stolen son, Prince Rilian. Together, with Puddleglum the Marshwiggle, Eustace and Jill must travel north across the mountains, dodge giants, and journey down into the earth itself to rescue Rilian from the mysterious evil that holds him bound there.
E1The Silver Chair (1)
Nov 18, 1990
While being persued by bullies, Eustace and Jill Pole are magically transported to Narnia where Aslan has an important task for them; to seek out and find the long lost son of the aged King Caspian.
E2The Silver Chair (2)
Nov 25, 1990
Jill and Eustace are introduced to Puddleglum who agrees to be their guide to the ruined city of the giants, but will their new found Marshwiggle friend meet his fate before they manage to get there?
E3The Silver Chair (3)
Dec 2, 1990
Journeying on, Eustace, Jill and Puddleglum meet a lady in green who gives them directions to the castle of Harfang with the promise of food and shelter. But will their eagerness to get there distract them from their mission and make them miss another of Aslan's signs?
E4The Silver Chair (4)
Dec 9, 1990
After some angry prompting by Aslan, the group realise they need to get back to the ruins and follow the instructions 'UNDER ME'. But how do they get out of the castle? And do the giants have ulteria motives for being so hospitable to two human children and a Marshwiggle?
E5The Silver Chair (5)
Dec 16, 1990
Trapped underground, Jill, Eustace and Puddleglum meet a masked man under a spell that has all the marks of a witch on it.
E6The Silver Chair (6)
Dec 23, 1990
Jill, Eustace, Prince Rilian and their brave friend Puddleglum face a fight to the death with the Green Lady.
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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.
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