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Chocky (1984–1986) — drama · children · science-fiction on ITV1
About Chocky
Chocky ended on October 16, 1986, on ITV1. The series concluded after its third season, which aired in 1986. The show was a science-fiction drama aimed at children, originally premiering on January 9, 1984, and spanning three seasons with a total of 18 episodes.
Chocky was based on a novel by John Wyndham and told the story of a twelve-year-old boy named Matthew Gore who became the host for an extraterrestrial entity called Chocky. The series explored themes of communication with alien life and the moral dilemmas faced when humans encounter extraterrestrial beings. It depicted Matthew's efforts to keep Chocky a secret while benefiting from her insights, which sometimes put him in danger. The narrative focused on the interactions between Matthew and Chocky, her decision to leave after her safety was compromised, and her role as an alien scout assessing Earth for her species.
Each episode had a runtime of approximately 60 minutes. The series remains a notable adaptation of Wyndham’s work, remembered for its thoughtful storytelling and engaging premise.
Chocky episode schedule
18 aired
Aired · 18
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| October 16, 1986 | S3·E6 | Episode 6 |
| October 15, 1986 | S3·E5 | Episode 5 |
| October 14, 1986 | S3·E4 | Episode 4 |
| October 13, 1986 | S3·E3 | Episode 3 |
| October 6, 1986 | S3·E2 | Episode 2 |
| September 29, 1986 | S3·E1 | Episode 1 |
| February 11, 1985 | S2·E6 | Episode 6 |
| February 4, 1985 | S2·E5 | Episode 5 |
| January 28, 1985 | S2·E4 | Episode 4 |
| January 21, 1985 | S2·E3 | Episode 3 |
| January 14, 1985 | S2·E2 | Episode 2 |
| January 7, 1985 | S2·E1 | Episode 1 |
| February 13, 1984 | S1·E6 | Episode 6 |
| February 6, 1984 | S1·E5 | Episode 5 |
| January 30, 1984 | S1·E4 | Episode 4 |
| January 23, 1984 | S1·E3 | Episode 3 |
| January 16, 1984 | S1·E2 | Episode 2 |
| January 9, 1984 | S1·E1 | Episode 1 |