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Series · 1971

Ghost Stories for Christmas

★0.0 1971 1 Season TV-MA

Broadcast in the dying hours of Christmas Eve, the BBC's A Ghost Story for Christmas series was a fixture of the seasonal schedules throughout the 1970s. For ten years viewers were chilled and terrified by atmospheric literary adaptations as well as sinister contemporary tales.

Seasons & episodes

1 season · 8 episodes

The Stalls of Barchester

Episode 01

The Stalls of Barchester

Dec 24, 1971

While cataloging the library of Barchester Cathedral, a scholar finds a diary detailing the events surrounding the mysterious death of an Archdeacon some 50 years earlier. The first of the BBC's famed 'A Ghost Story for Christmas'.

A Warning to the Curious

Episode 02

A Warning to the Curious

Dec 24, 1972

An archaeologist goes treasure hunting along the English coast in search of a lost, fabled crown that supposedly helps protect Great Britain against invasion, but uncovers something much more sinister.

Lost Hearts

Episode 03

Lost Hearts

Dec 25, 1973

A young orphan, Stephen, is sent to go and live with his strange, much older cousin at his remote country house. Once there, Stephen experiences terrible dreams in which he sees a young girl and boy who are missing their hearts.

The Treasure of Abbot Thomas

Episode 04

The Treasure of Abbot Thomas

Dec 23, 1974

The Reverend Justin Somerton, a scholar of Medieval history, and his protégé Lord Peter Dattering are visiting an Abbey library. Studying a stained glass window they uncover clues leading to a treasure hidden by a disgraced Abbot.

The Ash Tree

Episode 05

The Ash Tree

Dec 23, 1975

"The Ash Tree" tells the tale of when an aristocrat inherits his family haunted estate.

The Signalman

Episode 06

The Signalman

Dec 26, 1975

A lonely Signalman is visited by a stranger.

Stigma

Episode 07

Stigma

Dec 28, 1977

"Stigma" tells the tale of when after a young couple move into a remote country house in the middle of a stone circle workmen disturb an ancient menhir, unleashing a supernatural force.

The Ice House

Episode 08

The Ice House

Dec 25, 1978

Paul, recently divorced, seeks sanctuary at a country retreat run by a sinister brother and sister.

About the series

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Synopsis

Broadcast in the dying hours of Christmas Eve, the BBC's A Ghost Story for Christmas series was a fixture of the seasonal schedules throughout the 1970s. For ten years viewers were chilled and terrified by atmospheric literary adaptations as well as sinister contemporary tales.

Where to watch Ghost Stories for Christmas

Ghost Stories for Christmas is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The series has 1 season and 8 total episodes, rated 0.0/10 by — viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Ghost Stories for Christmas have?

Ghost Stories for Christmas has 1 season with 8 episodes in total.

Is Ghost Stories for Christmas still on the air?

Ghost Stories for Christmas is currently in production and returning for new episodes.

What network airs Ghost Stories for Christmas?

Ghost Stories for Christmas airs on BBC One.

When did Ghost Stories for Christmas first air?

Ghost Stories for Christmas first aired on December 24, 1971.

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