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The BBC did Narnia on a shoestring and somehow it still slaps harder than the Disney version.
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The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe (1988)

cozy BBC fantasypuppet chaosBritish children being brave

Overview

FamilyFantasyAdventureTV Movie

Four kids travel to the magical land of Narnia where they must battle an evil queen with the direction of the lion, Aslan.

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Standout Aspects

Practical Effects

Aslan is a puppet and he's more expressive than most CGI lions.

Acting

Barbara Kellerman's White Witch serves ice-queen realness on zero dollars.

Production

Stone Table sequence hits harder than it has any right to.

Best for:Family: Sunday afternoon nostalgia trip with actual children or your inner child.·Rewatch: Revisit after reading the books — spot every budget workaround.
Heads up:Emotional: Aslan's death scene will wreck small humans and sensitive adults.
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Director

Marilyn Fox

ReleasedNov 13, 1988
Runtime2h 41m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feelheavy
BBC
WonderWorks

Top Cast

Sophie Wilcox

Sophie Wilcox

Lucy

Barbara Kellerman

Barbara Kellerman

The White Witch

Michael Aldridge

Michael Aldridge

The Professor

Kerry Shale

Kerry Shale

Mr. Beaver

Lesley Nicol

Lesley Nicol

Mrs. Beaver

Jill Goldston

Jill Goldston

Young Squirrel

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

The beavers were originally planned as actors in costume, but puppet versions tested better with children.

Cultural

This BBC adaptation was many millennials' first Narnia before the 2005 film, cementing its beloved low-budget legacy.

YouTube

BBC lion witch and wardrobe trailer 1988

BBC lion witch and wardrobe trailer 1988

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