The Silver Chair (1990 TV serial) The Silver Chair (1990 TV serial) The Silver Chair was shown on BBC television in 1990. It was the third and final series of "The Chronicles of Narnia" that ran from 1988 to 1990. Barbara Kellerman was used again as the Green Lady; Barbara had recently played the Hag and the White Witch in the Narnia miniseries. The six-part series followed the book in great detail including all key features. It was filmed in various locations including Peak Cavern, Derbyshire. When friends Eustace Scrubb and Jill Pole stumble into Aslan's Country when trying to escape bullies at their school, Jill
The Magician of Samarkand The Magician of Samarkand The Magician of Samarkand is a children's book by Alan Temperley which was made into a special three-part television program in 2006 for the British series "Jackanory". The television special starred Ben Kingsley and was produced and directed by Nick Willing. The special was nominated for a BAFTA Children's Award in the category of drama. An evil magician moves into a small town in Asia and becomes enamored by Anahita, a poor girl who is in love with the local prince. The magician wishes to enslave Anahita, so she and her friends scheme to overthrow him.