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A Ghost Story for Christmas

A Ghost Story for Christmas

"Classic adaptations from the BBC"

Drama
December 24, 1971 – December 24, 2025 (began 55 years ago)
32m / episode
7.4/10
Returning Series
2 Seasons
21 Episodes
BBC One

A strand of annual British short television adaptations of classic ghost stories, referencing the oral tradition of telling supernatural tales at Christmas. First broadcast on BBC One from 1971 to 1978, and revived in 2005 on BBC Four.

Clive Swift
Clive Swift

Clive Swift

Dr. Black

Ages 35-89

2 eps
David Burke
David Burke

David Burke

Gunton, Hotel Landlord

Ages 37-91

2 eps
Cyril Appleton
CA

Cyril Appleton

Master Procathro

Ages 41-95

2 eps
Roger Milner
Roger Milner

Roger Milner

Antique Shop Owner

Ages 46-100

2 eps
John Hurt
John Hurt

John Hurt

James Parkin

Ages 31-85

1 ep
Gemma Jones
Gemma Jones

Gemma Jones

Alice Parkin

Ages 29-83

1 ep
Robert Hardy
Robert Hardy

Robert Hardy

Archdeacon Haynes

Ages 46-100

1 ep
Peter Vaughan
Peter Vaughan

Peter Vaughan

Mr. Paxton

Ages 48-102

1 ep
Denholm Elliott
Denholm Elliott

Denholm Elliott

The Signalman

Ages 49-103

1 ep
Pip Torrens
Pip Torrens

Pip Torrens

Squire Richards

Ages 11-65

1 ep