BBC Chronicles of Narnia: LWW - Chapter 2/6 Part 1/3

[@TKDLION]

Does anyone else think that this musical score is absolutely perfect? It really captures the wonder and majesty of Narnia. This music never fails to bring back good memories from my childhood.

[@milesjolly6173]

It’s beautiful isn’t it.

[@awh4272]

I swear i feel the same. It's so magical and matches the drama and emotions of the story. Was so fantastical when it first aired on BBC1.

[@ArrghhMatey]

I always fall asleep watching this movie. not because its boring but it was a big part of my childhood and just hearing the music and dialogue is EXTREMELY comforting and relaxing to me

[@Dzanarika1]

Same with me.

[@CharlesRaines4946]

I know what you mean, but it's a tad bit odd that this Edmund comes off as more of a backstabbing traitor than Edmund in the movie. The way he's licking his lips before saying turkish delight.

[@weishauptogram]

The witch is absolutely bonkers. I love her!

[@ulfberht4431]

The actress must’ve had a blast on set! She’s so hammy yet so terrifying!

[@ghosthost100]

She's the best thing in this series.

[@zurvanmooney4940]

I’m just happy they made her skin white as chalk. The Walden Media version is nowhere near as faithful as BBC in character design

[@sexydudeuk2172]

She scared me when I was a kid

[@watcherwatchmen7785]

Sold his soul for some Turkish delight... Joke is on the witch, he's ginger.

[@racheltorres1612]

Watcher Watchmen Best comment ever

[@skyfallninja3377]

That's so flippin' funny, I DIED laughing. XD

[@clarissaxoxo6152]

😂😂😂

[@ulfberht4431]

Watcher Watchmen Isn’t he blonde?

[@clarissaxoxo6152]

Everyone just do the manikin challenge and maybe the crazy person will go away 🙄

[@blang84]

This is such a terrific performance by the actress of the White Witch.

[@Elfdaughter]

You have to remember that this was done in the 80's. Admittedly, her type of scary is a bit cliche now, but it wasn't back then. She always scared me!

[@MaharlikaAWA]

This music has been stuck in my head my entire life ever since I first saw these episodes as a kid.

[@Kerousmac]

Wow. Took me over 20 yrs...and thanks to obscure uploads like this on KZbin, my vague childhood memories can finally be put to rest ; ) I always remember this "snow queen, witch" character from when I was very little, but couldn't remember what movie, show, etc. it was from. Until now, after doing a little digging. Thanks for uploading.

[@thecaptain3594]

She was absolutely brilliant as the Witch. Clearly sinister from the outset, then putting on a nice act to win Edmund over, but still being brusque and short with him, and all punctuated by manic outbursts of anger, followed quickly by calm and friendly demeanor, but not too friendly. So well done.

[@JacobBoyle-m6o]

She also did very good as the Lady of the Green Kirtle.

[@dazdiver2222]

This is the best version by far, the witch in this terrified me when i was younger, she still does now and i'm 22 lol

[@aldouoneperalta]

dazdiver2222 Haven’t you seen the 2005 version? it’s obviously the best one of them all

[@GerardPerry]

@@aldouoneperalta Nyet.

[@maxx_life]

Lol newest movies are literally a million times better, not even close

[@lisnamoljoseph4681]

Anyone in 2021??

[@stthomasmore4811]

Whoah! Now you're 34! Still scared of her? 😂

[@LondoninColouredRain]

"And as you are the most cleverest and most handsome young man I've ever met..." Her voice is absolutely DRIPPING with sarcasm there but Edmund doesn't notice it XD

[@frdsg8350]

She nailed the role in this, hats off

[@wonderlandfly2010]

"Cant i just have one more piece turkish delight to eat on my way home..? NOOOOOOOOOO!!" hahahahha

[@lisamcdonald1014]

No, you must wait until next time

[@disneyrules7808]

Fun Fact: Barbara Kellerman, the actress who plays The White Witch, also played The Lady of the Green Kirtle in "The Silver Chair."

[@phantomsidious2934]

..And the old hag in prince caspian

[@disneyrules7808]

@@phantomsidious2934 I know.

[@g34582]

Which created a beautiful metaphoric story, same evil in different clothes and times..

[@disneyrules7808]

@@g34582 What are you trying to say?

[@g34582]

@@disneyrules7808 that its a nice element in the movie..

[@mateuszstaniec9333]

One of the best tv series from childhood❤️👌🤩

[@freddylowe4900]

Tilda is a really good actress and really scary in the new films. However, I prefer this witch for three reasons: 1. She's hilarious! 2. She is more like the witch that C.S. Lewis invented. 3. Barbara Kellerman is a really good actress!

[@maxleunig4072]

Plus, I'll admit, I actually like the look of this witch more than the new one. No offence to Tilda Swinton, but this witch just looks cooler (no pun intended).

[@zurvanmooney4940]

Her skin is white as chalk, which is how she is portrayed in the book

[@ulfberht4431]

I agree Freddy! In fact, I prefer the BBC version despite its low budget and unintentionally hilarious moments with the witch!

[@hunterolaughlin]

What is it with everyone crapping on the Witch’s design in the Disney version? I know Tilda Swinton’s version didn’t look anything like the book, but nobody complained about Frankenstein or Gene Wilder’s portrayal of Willy Wonka or Margaret Hamilton’s Wicked Witch of the West not looking anything like the book description. So why does the look of the White Witch matter more compared to the other appearances of the aforementioned characters on film?

[@stinameaner]

@@hunterolaughlin I don't think it's just the appearance. It might jusy be a point theu bring up veczuse theu don't loke thay version as much. This version of the witch is more like c.s lewis' interpretation in terms.of being a 'larger than life character' Tilda's portrayal was more mellow..it was good and I actually liked he way she looked but I understand why people prefer this witch better..I generally prefer this version altogether as well depsite thr lower budget and some hammy acting. It's just an opinion, we all have them.

[@alexanderjakubowski5673]

HOLY FUUUUUCK I FORGOT ABOUT THIS AND NOW WATCHING IT IS RESURFACING WEIRD MEMORIES I'M TRIPPING OUT

[@looovecats]

This version is the best because reminds me my childhood :)

[@skw19901]

Agreed. I remember watching this in 5th grade. 22 years ago lol

[@moviemaniac2159]

It's kind of funny when the dwarf is trying to listen in on the Witch and Edmund.

[@Elfdaughter]

I loved the fact that they used the same actress for all the baddies through the series. She was awesome!

[@milesjolly6173]

Barbara Kellerman

[@sarawilliams3612]

I loved her as a kid she is beautiful, I told my mum she looked like her and she was horrified because she thought I meant she was evil rofl

[@Valihir]

There is a theory that the lady of the green kirtle is the white witch

[@c.evans1804]

"Two, three, four *Gasp* FOUR?!"

[@lauragatehouse7935]

Oh my I LOVED this when it came out. So magical

[@markmeasinner]

as a kid in the 90s i must have rented this miniseries from blockbuster about 100 times; at the time i never even realized it was based on a book or that it was part 1 of a series, but it was my favorite ever. coming back to it now i never realized this was a miniseries since it was just on two vhs tapes, i just thought it was a long movie.

[@theproplady]

I always preferred this witch to the grotesquely costumed witch in the Disney version. She seemed to be a large ham in the books and they really captured it here. (There's a cartoon version of this story made in the 70's that also has a hammy witch in it. I'm sure it's got to be on KZbin somewhere...)

[@hunterolaughlin]

Jadis was not a hammy villain in the books. Barbara Kellerman’s performance is an insult to the White Witch. I recently re-read the book in honor of its 70th anniversary, and Jadis was a lot more restrained and subtle. For example, this Witch freaks out over learning there are 4 kids in Narnia and her chief of Police being slain compared to her book counterpart who never freaked out and took the information in very calmly. This is proof that book Jadis is not as hammy or over-the-top as the portrayals before Swinton. The differences to how she reacted to 4 kids being in Narnia and Maugrim’s death in the book compared to the miniseries shows a stark contrast in behavior and personality. With how book Jadis takes in the information suggests she is a strategist who thinks and plans her next course of action instead of acting out on her emotions compared to Kellerman’s Witch who overreacts whenever she hears some news that could seem like a threat to her. So, go back re-read the book and compare the Witch’s personality to Kellerman’s.

[@bunnysparkle]

I was obsessed with this show as a kid!

[@CiljaW]

The music is so lovely :) I remember that I learned myself to play parts of it on the piano when I was about 7 years old.

[@DaXia333]

I'm getting old :/ This aired in Sweden on the morning during the winter holiday. I did not understand much of the show then, but the theme song really brings back memories.

[@pershorefoodbanktrusselltr3632]

My Uncle worked on this TV series and Prince Caspian and also the box of Delights 4 years earlier. He worked in special effects, which at the time were a bit different from today.

[@awesomecat9619]

why do i get asmr outta dis?

[@alexandramedina6290]

holy shit same i was thinking it too!!

[@f1delio]

the music is so perfect

[@VengaboysRbackINtown]

That must be some fantastic Turkish Delight to make Edmond so desperate for more.

[@steflondon88]

pretty sure it was laced with some addictive magical whatever.

[@trevorpate121]

@@steflondon88 you're correct. In the book CS Lewis says that the candy was enchanted & after 1 taste of that stuff if allowed to do so the schmuck would keep eating it until he died. Lewis also said that Edmund found regular, wholesome food bland, but after his talk with Aslan & Lucy healing him, Edmund was right as rain.

[@jamesellis1190]

it's bewitched

[@euminkong]

@rosebankross absolutely.

[@elsemr]

The intro gives me this weird feeling inside:P It kind of makes me wish I could go back in time...:) I can't remember much of this, but I do remember being terrified of the White Witch!

[@dothedeedee]

Fantastic acting, I LOVE THIS! Thank you again for uploading these, we true OG fans appreciate the effort and consider this a true gift!!! =)

[@cheezemonkeyeater]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this version of the white witch. That is a top notch camp performance.

[@Nitecrawler24]

lord i love the theme music. haven't heard it in so long :)

[@MsChatfield]

I love this version. I can't even say it. I used to watch this over and over when I was younger. Maybe it's nostalgia, but I do prefer the old version to the new.

[@assassin117able]

These are more to the books, the new one are ALOT better

[@katkit2793]

I like the theatricalness of this. At the end of the day it's meant to target children, so has to be a bit over the top, and the oldfashionedness gives it a really magical feel, I think (:

[@QueenOfWonders]

I love this!!!! I used to know everything Jadis said in the whole movie!

[@LondoninColouredRain]

I bet the actor of Edmund had a lot of fun with Barbara whilst acting this out - Barbara is a wonderful lady, she's so cheerful and not scary at all, I bet she and the actor of Edmund had a lot of fun, especially as Barbara appears so scary here, even though she's just acting :)

[@Actors317]

I'd like to see the nostalgia critic do an old vs new of this one and the 2005 version.

[@ulfberht4431]

Please don’t. If we know anything, the critic knows nothing about the fantasy genre.

[@tk2151]

I love the look she gives him when he says "But I don't even know the way back to my own country!" lol

[@BezoRazo]

And thus began my lifelong infatuation with fair-skinned, statuesque, overbearing women. They've been stringing me along with Turkish Delight ever since... **sigh** -_-

[@JudyGarlandRulez152]

I know I'm five years late and doubt you'll ever see this, but you might wanna look up Lady Dimitrescu. She's pale, 9 ft 6 to Jadis's 7 ft, lives in a Castle, and has CRAAAZZYYY powers :)

[@BezoRazo]

@@JudyGarlandRulez152 Ha! That never occurred to me when playing _Village,_ but you're right! 😄 I wonder if Jadis was a source of inspiration for the character designers?

[@zuesunleashed]

the witch used to scare the living shit out of me.

[@riptobias]

"I see you are an idiot, what ever else you may be!" Haha! I love that line! And I like the queen (and many other things) better in this version than in the new one:P

[@carrieannemichelle3195]

I have never seen the BBC version of Narnia before. While watching this I kept picturing the scene from the Disney version of Narnia. Edmund is my favorite character in Narnia. I am not used to seeing anyone else play Edmund but Skandar Keynes.

[@omgfandomfan]

I had been given a bunch of these DVDs for Christmas one year and the thing that makes me so sad is the Aslan puppet. It’s lost somewhere in a studio; it was a piece ahead of its time. It really is amazing. You can look it up on KZbin. They go through it all

[@jeremykwanhongkok4221]

The original is always gold and the best, it shall never be replaced.

[@rudy12327]

The witch scared the fuck out of me when i was a kid

[@mrdevilishdan666]

rudy12327 same here, always freaked out when she would yell lol

[@systemanic]

I remember that, during the original broadcast on BBC - during the scene where Peter & Susan talk to the professor about Lucy, the signal cut-off for a few seconds; the programme resumed with the announcer apologising for the error. I still have that original broadcast on tape, although sadly I didn't record the very first episode, as it hadn't caught on with me & didn't know what it was about. This version is way above the 2005 film version, it just has soul & lots of character about.

[@FreeKentHovind]

The White Witch was scarier in THIS series, than the new movie

[@kev3d]

@8:31 Edmund is thinking "Oh Geez, here we go with the 'I have no children' bit. No amount of Turkish Delight is worth this bullshit."

[@euminkong]

🤣

[@WestEndDream]

I love these!!! I have them all on VHS!!! I love the music

[@DarthSutekh]

Pretty much starch and suger mixed in water with the soapwart as an emulsifier, most modern version don't use it preferring chemical cooking emulsifiers that have no taste at all. Its then flavored with rosewater, mastic or lemon giving it distinctive colors. He's eating mastic flavored ones. If you want to try it and your not in the UK most places sell it under the turkish or romanian names for it. Lokum or Rahat. They make other flavors now, BTW.

[@ThirteenthWind]

Talk about being true to the book; the White Witch's speech is nearly word for word (if not word for word!) from Lewis's book.

[@nationalcoasternews5798]

exactly! I totally agree with you! the new one isn't true to the book

[@hunterolaughlin]

National Coaster News It’s an adaptation though. You can’t literally say the exact same lines from the book or else there’d be no point in watching the movie. Even the Netflix reboot will most likely do the same.

[@mizzphitzbeta]

@@hunterolaughlin netflix reboot??? 👀

[@BatSnakegirl]

Ahh, my mom recorded this a year before I was born when it showed in America. This is the one I grew up watching. I'm not sure which one I like the new or old one, but this one always holds a special place in my heart ^__^

[@drodga]

LOL, "This witch is gay"! Barbera Kellerman was in all the BBC Narnia stories and this role is her best. I thought she was a little bit scary when I was a youngster watching this. Remember too that in the 80's the BBC didn't splash quite as much cash on these things and they didn't have access to CGI! It was 1988, the world wasn't like it is nowadays. Try picking up the book(s) I'd recommmend also.

[@ArmoredZimpa]

man this brings backs memories

[@paulknowles7577]

Ah , the so we've come to the White Witch. This woman gave me nightmares as a child.

[@IdaHelen00]

Just love this version ;D its amazing and so much more like the fantastic books!!!;D;D;D Im actually watching it on DVD right now :D

[@g34582]

Same here. The Narnia stories always fascinated me, and still lives in me, til the end of times. I keep reading the books also as an adult.

[@Ainurah]

I love this version of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Thanks so much for posting. =)

[@KTBEverlasting]

I do remember seeing this when I was 10 or eleven. We read the book in class. It sort of does bring me happy memories.

[@quietman1k]

I remember watching this movie as a child and I always wanted turkish delight!

[@LondoninColouredRain]

The White Witch here is absolutely brilliant, I didn't think that Disney's White Witch was good enough or scary enough, but the actress here is just fantastic, she genuinely scared the living daylights out of me when I watched this when I was little, unlike the 2005 one.

[@PersonalPromises]

I love the dwarf's voice x]

[@DJGOGSTOWN]

This Witch scares the crap out of me.

[@JustinStinoStamosZamora42]

She looks so beautiful and so creepy at the same time.

[@briannashipp2141]

Okay it's 2024 and I remember watching this movie in Elementary school, I'm almost 40 yrs old now 😢❤😊

[@capnhawkins]

And by the way, the theme song is beauuuuuuuuuuuuutiful!

[@Neilhammond64]

She should have a shouting match with the original Davros.

[@Minnesota_Central]

Always watched this movie with the family when we needed a good laugh! 😂

[@rudy12327]

when i saw this as a kid the witch scared the shit of me haha

[@veiledhaha7001]

I read the book and watch the movie it was awesome it's the fist time I read and watch the movie....

[@colinwebb12]

I love the fact the Dwarf is from Yorkshire!

[@gamexpert5087]

This version of Narnia is wayyy better than that shitty Disney version. The witch in Disney Narnia was so quiet, this witch is scary and a better actress

[@dannyhuskerjay]

GameXpert 50 CS Lewis hated this show .

[@josegarza1196]

GameXpert 50 Tilda Swinton is better

[@paulknowles7577]

did he own a TARDIS so he could view it ? seeing as C.S Lewis died in 1963.

[@kenpoarniceguy1]

Paul Knowles HA!! You sure told that fool!

[@marky24uk]

this is the best version of the story

[@estupido7490]

I love the witch from the BBC version because I grew up with her but she's not nearly as sinister or threatening as the new one is. She's just too funny!

[@panarkas]

The witch was scaring me as well, lol. I was in primary school when I was watching this.

[@MichaelDunn-vd4vx]

I had no idea there were other versions of the film I've only seen the 2005 version now I'm going to continue on with this version and it's doing really good so far the white witch looks like the White witch from the book and same as Thomas and it's a lot more like it was in the book for this movie so I'm really excited to finish it wish me luck

[@TED_Frames]

This White Witch is just too funny! ROFL!

[@nationalcoasternews5798]

I think she is better then in the new one. I know the acting is a bit cheesy but she is more like she was in the book and the new one just felt too nice (not evil)

[@TED_Frames]

Luke 253 and the IJT9 That's understandable. Although, I did find her a lot more intimidating in the newer version because of her subtle cold stares and soft-spoken evil lines.

[@nationalcoasternews5798]

That's fine. I just think this one was more what lewis wanted her to be. Like in the magicians nephew where u learn of her backround I couldn't picture how that witch had the same backround. But u can have your opinion and I won't judge you. Again I don't hate the new version of the witch but it's not for me.

[@TED_Frames]

Luke 253 and the IJT9 Ok. :) That's fine.

[@LaDracul]

Call me crazy, the one in a stage version I was in had to be my favorite. :)

[@gogetyourverb]

Okay Barbara is NOT OVERACTING! she is playing the character the way it was in the book. She even looks like the White Witch. It just proves that she read the book and analyzed the character much more critically than Tilda.

[@AdamMuracki]

My sisters and I could give MST3000 a run for their money with our riffs on this! :D I did love the music though :)

[@mohamadmoharami8903]

wow ! sweet memories from childhood ! that song ! oh God ! this was much better than that Disney movie !

[@DataGirl3]

Why is that getting thumbs down? I do like the newer version better, but I admitted this was still good. (And Aslan does look like a stuffed toy in this version.)

[@stephanieprpa630]

0:41-0:55 In the original version The White Witch's sleigh was pulled by white reindeer but in this version it's pulled by white horses. How unusual

[@Slowdived80]

haha i thought that 2 about his terribly posh old voice. Great childhood memories for me, was totally enchanted with this series when I was a kid :-)

[@Kadzuku]

Ahaha, I've always loved this version of the witch. She's so ridiculous. And she looks the way I imagine her, which was one of my least favourite parts of the newer movie.

[@freddylowe4900]

This witch is way better in this one. She's hilarious!

[@TED_Frames]

+Freddy Lowe That wasn't really the intention though.

[@ssh1487]

How DAARREE you come alone!!

[@kenpoarniceguy1]

Two three four- *GASP* FOUR!?!

[@Therockbrothersmc]

The only thing I got to say is that this is still awsome.

[@StarlitSwamp]

A little bit indeed, poor him... He looks really nice, though! I'm glad that they showed Lucy's second visit in this BBC thing. In the new movie, Lucy only mentions that she's see has seen Tumnus again, but he's not shown opening the door.

[@JulietteHelene]

I LOVE this version The White Witch In The Original Is So Much More Captivating And Charismatic! Thankyou For Uploading xx

[@trinitysolo]

i remember watching this in elementary school =P thanks for posting

[@PrincessPumpernickel]

I love this series.

[@ByeByeBelly]

i loved this as a kid, better and more age appropriate for children... new ones are very violent and gorey

[@TheCatWatches]

Morticia as the White Witch, Jadis? YES!!!

[@DJDigitalJosh]

This Series was Great! I loved the music and the queen was so much better than the new one.

[@tooTUFFxcwf]

wow thats bomb this show rocked when i was a kid not really my thing any more but it still kicks ass

[@ceith8338]

I do have to admit that this version seems much more special and sweet in some way.

[@echeetah]

No Nikibrik was played by Warwick Davis in the recent Prince Caspian. Warwick plays Reepicheep in the BBC Prince Caspian/Dawn Treader as well as the Owl in BBC's Silver Chair. The actor who plays the Witch's dwarf also plays Trumpkin in the BBC Prince Caspian/Dawn Treader and Silver Chair.

[@jkmmrm]

She must've had way too much fun playing the witch.