Chocky is a 1984 children's six-part television drama based on the 1968 novel of the same name by John Wyndham. It was first broadcast on ITV in the United Kingdom from 9 January to 13 February 1984. Two six-part sequels—Chocky's Children (1985) and Chocky's Challenge (1986)—were later produced. All were written by Anthony Read, directed by Vic Hughes and produced by Thames Television.
While the 1968 novel was set in an unspecified 'near future', the TV adaptation was set contemporaneously in the mid-1980s in Surrey. The Gore family acquire a second generation Citroën CX car which was marketed as being technologically advanced at the time.
Matthew Gore is an intelligent boy chosen by a mysterious extraterrestrial visitor to be a source of information about life on Earth. As his schoolwork and artistic talent improve dramatically he arouses the suspicion of powerful groups who wish to tap into the amazing fund of knowledge to which he is now party.
Chocky's Childrenedit
A year has passed since Matthew said goodbye to his alien friend, and in the summer holidays he meets Albertine, a mathematical prodigy, with whom he discovers he can communicate telepathically. One day Chocky returns to warn Matthew that they are both in danger. When he returns to tell Albertine, he finds she has disappeared.
Chocky's Challengeedit
Chocky hopes, with Matthew and Albertine's help, to help the human race discover cosmic power, which unlike Earth's finite natural resources, will sustain them for as long as the universe itself exists. But their knowledge has aroused a great deal of interest from the military, and they are willing to take drastic action if they don't get what they want.
Overviewedit
Chocky
Episode
First transmission (UK)
Cast
1 2 3 4 5 6
9 January 1984 16 January 1984 23 January 1984 30 January 1984 6 February 1984 13 February 1984
7 January 1985 14 January 1985 21 January 1985 28 January 1985 4 February 1985 11 February 1985
Andrew Ellams (Matthew Gore) James Hazeldine (David Gore) Glynis Brooks (Chocky - voice) Anabel Worrell (Albertine Meyer) Prentis Hancock (Arnold Meyer) Angela Galbraith (Aunt Cissie) Carol Drinkwater (Mary Gore) Zoe Hart (Polly Gore) Ed Bishop (Dr. Deacon) Michael Crompton (Luke) Jeremy Bulloch (Landis)
Chocky's Challenge
Episode
First transmission (UK)
Cast
1 2 3 4 5 6
29 September 1986 2 October 1986 6 October 1986 9 October 1986 13 October 1986 16 October 1986
Andrew Ellams (Matthew Gore) James Hazeldine (David Gore) Glynis Brooks (Chocky - voice) Anabel Worrell (Albertine Meyer) Prentis Hancock (Arnold Meyer) Paul Russell (Paul Barclay) Freddie Brooks (Mike) Karina Wilsher (Su Lin) Joan Blackham (Mrs. Gibson) Ilona Linthwaite (Dr. Liddle) Roy Boyd (Prof. Fraycott) Kristine Howarth (Prof. Wade) Richard Wordsworth (Prof. Ferris) Leon Eagles (General) Norma Ronald (Chocky's parent - voice)
Chocky was subsequently repeated in a re-edited single episode on 31 December 1984, with a similar single-episode edit repeat of Chocky's Children following on 27 December 1985.
Overseas transmissionsedit
The series was also broadcast and popular in Czechoslovakia where it was dubbed in both Czech and Slovak languages. It was also dubbed in French and broadcast in Canada in the late 1980s and early 1990s; in Spanish and broadcast in Spain in the late 1980s. It was hugely popular in Bulgaria in the second half of 1980s. Also in Cuba. All episodes of Season 1 and Season 2 were shown numerous times.
Video releaseedit
The re-edited single episode of Chocky, originally broadcast at the end of 1984, was released on VHS by Thames Video in the July 1985.
Home mediaedit
The complete Chocky saga was available on DVD (all-region PAL, UK) from Second Sight. Revelation Films re-released the whole series in August 2010.
Theme musicedit
The theme music from Chocky is known as Coral and is taken from the 1982 library music album entitled Red Kite by group Astral Sounds. It is track number 4 on side A and was composed by John Hyde. The album was intended to have an underwater feel.[1]
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This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Chocky TV series news newspapers books scholar JSTOR June 2023 Learn how and when to remove this message Chocky is a 1984 children s six part television drama based on the 1968 novel of the same name by John Wyndham It was first broadcast on ITV in the United Kingdom from 9 January to 13 February 1984 Two six part sequels Chocky s Children 1985 and Chocky s Challenge 1986 were later produced All were written by Anthony Read directed by Vic Hughes and produced by Thames Television ChockyChocky TitlesWritten byJohn Wyndham novel Anthony ReadDirected byVic HughesStarringJames HazeldineCarol DrinkwaterAndrew EllamsZoe HartAnabel WorrellPrentis HancockGlynis BrooksCountry of originUnited KingdomOriginal languageEnglishProductionProducersVic HughesPamela LonsdaleCinematographyAlan JonasEditorOscar WebbRunning time30 minutesOriginal releaseRelease1984 1984 1986 1986 While the 1968 novel was set in an unspecified near future the TV adaptation was set contemporaneously in the mid 1980s in Surrey The Gore family acquire a second generation Citroen CX car which was marketed as being technologically advanced at the time Contents 1 Series synopses 1 1 Chocky 1 2 Chocky s Children 1 3 Chocky s Challenge 2 Overview 3 Overseas transmissions 4 Video release 5 Home media 6 Theme music 7 References 8 External linksSeries synopses editChocky edit Matthew Gore is an intelligent boy chosen by a mysterious extraterrestrial visitor to be a source of information about life on Earth As his schoolwork and artistic talent improve dramatically he arouses the suspicion of powerful groups who wish to tap into the amazing fund of knowledge to which he is now party Chocky s Children edit A year has passed since Matthew said goodbye to his alien friend and in the summer holidays he meets Albertine a mathematical prodigy with whom he discovers he can communicate telepathically One day Chocky returns to warn Matthew that they are both in danger When he returns to tell Albertine he finds she has disappeared Chocky s Challenge edit Chocky hopes with Matthew and Albertine s help to help the human race discover cosmic power which unlike Earth s finite natural resources will sustain them for as long as the universe itself exists But their knowledge has aroused a great deal of interest from the military and they are willing to take drastic action if they don t get what they want Overview editChocky Episode First transmission UK Cast 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 January 1984 16 January 1984 23 January 1984 30 January 1984 6 February 1984 13 February 1984 Andrew Ellams Matthew Gore James Hazeldine David Gore Carol Drinkwater Mary Gore Zoe Hart Polly Gore Glynis Brooks Chocky voice Devin Stanfield Colin Penny Brownjohn Phyl Colin McCormack Alan James Greene Mr Trimble Jeremy Bulloch Landis Chocky s Children Episode First transmission UK Cast 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 January 1985 14 January 1985 21 January 1985 28 January 1985 4 February 1985 11 February 1985 Andrew Ellams Matthew Gore James Hazeldine David Gore Glynis Brooks Chocky voice Anabel Worrell Albertine Meyer Prentis Hancock Arnold Meyer Angela Galbraith Aunt Cissie Carol Drinkwater Mary Gore Zoe Hart Polly Gore Ed Bishop Dr Deacon Michael Crompton Luke Jeremy Bulloch Landis Chocky s Challenge Episode First transmission UK Cast 1 2 3 4 5 6 29 September 1986 2 October 1986 6 October 1986 9 October 1986 13 October 1986 16 October 1986 Andrew Ellams Matthew Gore James Hazeldine David Gore Glynis Brooks Chocky voice Anabel Worrell Albertine Meyer Prentis Hancock Arnold Meyer Paul Russell Paul Barclay Freddie Brooks Mike Karina Wilsher Su Lin Joan Blackham Mrs Gibson Ilona Linthwaite Dr Liddle Roy Boyd Prof Fraycott Kristine Howarth Prof Wade Richard Wordsworth Prof Ferris Leon Eagles General Norma Ronald Chocky s parent voice Chocky was subsequently repeated in a re edited single episode on 31 December 1984 with a similar single episode edit repeat of Chocky s Children following on 27 December 1985 Overseas transmissions editThe series was also broadcast and popular in Czechoslovakia where it was dubbed in both Czech and Slovak languages It was also dubbed in French and broadcast in Canada in the late 1980s and early 1990s in Spanish and broadcast in Spain in the late 1980s It was hugely popular in Bulgaria in the second half of 1980s Also in Cuba All episodes of Season 1 and Season 2 were shown numerous times Video release editThe re edited single episode of Chocky originally broadcast at the end of 1984 was released on VHS by Thames Video in the July 1985 Home media editThe complete Chocky saga was available on DVD all region PAL UK from Second Sight Revelation Films re released the whole series in August 2010 Theme music editThe theme music from Chocky is known as Coral and is taken from the 1982 library music album entitled Red Kite by group Astral Sounds It is track number 4 on side A and was composed by John Hyde The album was intended to have an underwater feel 1 References edit https www discogs com release 1594828 Astral Sounds Red KiteExternal links editChocky 1984 at IMDb nbsp Chocky s Children 1985 at IMDb nbsp Chocky s Challenge 1986 at IMDb nbsp Chocky at the BFI s Screenonline Little Gems Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Chocky TV series amp oldid 1204031337, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
