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.
John, Herdsman, Porter
Dr. Black
Patten, Gunton, Hotel Landlord
Colonel, Museum Curator
Labourer, Master Procathro
Vicar, Antique Shop Owner
James Parkin
Alice Parkin
Hetty
Carol
Archdeacon Haynes
Mr. Paxton
The Signalman
Peter
Squire Richards
Dr. Fanshawe
Professor Anderson
Mr. Harrington
Edward Jenkins
Alice
Thomas
Abercrombie Smith
Professor Parkins
Hotel Proprietor
Maid
Proprietress
Godfried Schalken
Gerrit Dou
Rose
Vanderhausen
Brothel Madam
Goldsmith
Edith Nesbit
Mrs. Dorman
Sir Richard / Sir Matthew
Dr. Croome
Anne Mothersole
Lady Augusta
Mrs. Chiddock
William Beresford