Chocky (TV series)
A boy chosen by an alien visitor.
Chocky is a 1984 children's six-part television drama based on the 1968 novel by John Wyndham, first broadcast on ITV in the United Kingdom from 9 January to 13 February 1984. It was produced by Thames Television, written by Anthony Read, and directed by Vic Hughes. Two six-part sequels, Chocky's Children (1985) and Chocky's Challenge (1986), were later produced.
Quick Facts
- Director
- Vic Hughes
- Producer
- Vic Hughes; Pamela Lonsdale
- Based on
- Chocky, John Wyndham
- Writer
- Anthony Read
- Starring
- James Hazeldine
- Carol Drinkwater
- Andrew Ellams
- Zoe Hart
- Anabel Worrell
- Prentis Hancock
- Glynis Brooks
- Cinematography
- Alan Jonas
- Editor
- Oscar Webb
- Series
- 3
Facts from the source article.
Did You Know?
- The theme music from Chocky, known as Coral, is taken from the 1982 library music album Red Kite by group Astral Sounds.
- The series was dubbed in Czech and Slovak and broadcast in Czechoslovakia, where it was popular.
- It was also dubbed in French for Canada, in Spanish for Spain, and broadcast in Bulgaria, Cuba, the Netherlands, and Sweden.
Overview
Matthew Gore is an intelligent boy selected by a mysterious extraterrestrial visitor to provide information about life on Earth. His schoolwork and artistic talent improve dramatically, arousing suspicion from powerful groups who want access to his knowledge. A year after saying goodbye to his alien friend, Matthew meets Albertine, a mathematical prodigy, and discovers they can communicate telepathically. Chocky returns to warn Matthew that both are in danger, and when he goes to tell Albertine, she has disappeared. Chocky hopes Matthew and Albertine can help humanity discover cosmic power, which would sustain them as long as the universe exists, but the military takes drastic action to obtain their knowledge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who stars in Chocky (TV series)?
Chocky stars James Hazeldine, Carol Drinkwater, Andrew Ellams, Zoe Hart, Anabel Worrell, Prentis Hancock and Glynis Brooks.
How many episodes of Chocky (TV series) are there?
Chocky has 18 episodes across 3 seasons.
When did Chocky (TV series) end?
Chocky last aired on 16 October 1986.
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