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The Chronicles of Narnia

Series 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.

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Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

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EndedScripted
Original Network
BBC One
Episodes & Seasons

3 Seasons • 18 Episodes

30 min per episode

Air Date Window

1988 – 1990

Premiered: Sun, Nov 13, 1988

Created By
Alan Seymour
C. S. LewisC. S. Lewis

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Sun, Dec 23, 1990

Season 3, Episode 6: “The Silver Chair (6)”

Jill, Eustace, Prince Rilian and their brave friend Puddleglum face a fight to the death with the Green Lady.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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BBC lion witch and wardrobe trailer 1988

Type: Trailer • Published 2018-10-29

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Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Alex Kirby

Screenplay & Story

Alan Seymour, C. S. Lewis

Producers

Paul Stone

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:C. S. Lewis

Department Leadership Roster

Alex Kirby

Director

Alan Seymour

Writer

Paul Stone

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: U

U: Universal — Suitable for all audiences.

International Certification Matrix

United Kingdom (BBFC)U

Universal — Suitable for all audiences.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Chronicles of Narnia.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Chronicles of Narnia

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What is The Chronicles of Narnia about?

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.

How many seasons does The Chronicles of Narnia have?

The Chronicles of Narnia comprises 3 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in The Chronicles of Narnia?

Key cast members in The Chronicles of Narnia include David Thwaites, Camilla Power.

Who created or directed The Chronicles of Narnia?

The Chronicles of Narnia was developed and directed by Alex Kirby.