The 80s BBC Narnia that aged like a fine… cheese? Absolutely watch it anyway.
Young Prince Caspian of Narnia wonders and dreams about the old days of Narnia when animals talked, and there were mythical creatures and four rulers in Cair 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 the real Narnia 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. Then, 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.
Practical Effects
BBC-era creature costumes: endearingly terrible, absolutely iconic.
Acting
Sophie Wilcox's Lucy carries genuine wonder through the foam armor.
Director
Alex Kirby
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This BBC adaptation aired in six weekly installments, making it appointment television for British families—essentially the Game of Thrones of its demographic, minus the beheadings.
Same Lucy actress from the first BBC serial, but new Edmund—Sophie Wilcox had to pretend she hadn't already been to Narnia three times before.
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