The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe S01 E03

Lucy convinces her siblings to try and save Mr. Tumnus, feeling responsible for his arrest. They move on from the cave, not knowing exactly which direction to head in. The children soon encounter Mr. Beaver, who proves to be an ally. He takes them to his dam where he and his wife provide them with dinner. They inform them that Mr. Tumnus was captured by the secret police, who were last seen taking him in the direction of the Witch's castle, where few people taken inside have ever come out again - the majority have been turned to stone. The beavers also give the children information about Aslan the lion, the true king of Narnia who is returning to Narnia to bring about the demise of the White Witch. The children learn they are part of a prophecy which states that two sons of Adam and two daughters of Eve will be crowned kings of Narnia, which will not only spell the end of the White Witch’s reign, but of her life. Lucy suddenly notices that Edmund has disappeared. Mr. Beaver informs them that there is no point in going to search for Edmund, as they already know where he’s gone - to the White Witch, having allied himself with her on his previous visit. Mr. Beaver had noticed a look in Edmund’s eyes when he first laid eyes on him, which signalled that he had met the Witch and eaten her food, and been told where she lived. The beavers realise the Witch will set out to catch them that very night, and prepare for their journey to the stone table to seek help from Aslan. Edmund arrives at the Witch's castle, where he first encounters Maugrim, who then gives him permission to enter. The Witch is furious that he came without his siblings and even more furious when she learns Aslan has returned. Original Broadcast Date 27th November 1988.