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Ghost Story for Christmas (A) AKA Ghost Stories for Christmas (TV) (Blu-ray) (1968-2022)
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 and has been revived in the 21st century continuing the tradition.Director: Lawrence Gordon Clark, Andy de Emmony, Jonathan Miller
Year of Copyright: 1968-2022
Year of Production: 1968-2022
OVERALL: Draw-
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Extras:DISC ONE
* "Whistle and I'll Come to You" (1968) (41:52)
* "Whistle and I'll Come to You" (2010) (51:59)
Audio commentary on the 1968 version by TV historian Jon Dear (2022)
Jonathan Miller and Christopher Frayling interview (2012) (3:24)
Neil Brand reads MR James’ original story (2001) (41:52)
"Ramsey Campbell on MR James" 2001 featurette (15:37)
Ramsey Campbell reads "The Guide" (2001) (26:39)
DISC TWO
* "The Stalls of Barchester" (1971) (45:14)
* "A Warning to the Curious" (1972) (50:05)
Audio commentary on "The Stalls of Barchester" by film critic Kim Newman and writer and filmmaker Sean Hogan (2022)
Audio commentary on "A Warning to the Curious" by TV historian Jon Dear (2022)
2012 Introductions by Lawrence Gordon Clark (with Play All) (21:42)
- "The Stalls of Barchester" (9:34)
- "A Warning to the Curious" (12:08)
"Ghost Stories for Christmas with Christopher Lee" (2000) (with Play All) (58:38)
- "The Stalls of Barchester" (29:20)
- "A Warning to the Curious" (29:18)
DISC THREE
* "Lost Hearts" (1973) (34:44)
Audio commentary on "Lost Hearts" by film critic Kim Newman and writer and filmmaker Sean Hogan (2022)
2012 Introduction by Lawrence Gordon Clark (10:52) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1/2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080i50 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English LPCM 2.0 Mono (1968-1973 episodes)
English LPCM 2.0 Stereo (2010 version of Whistle and I'll Come to You) -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:The 1968-1973 episodes are 1.33:1, the 2010 episode is in 2.35:1.
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Extras:DISC ONE
* "The Treasure of Abbot Thomas" (1974) (36:50)
* "The Ash Tree" (1975) (31:50)
Audio commentary on "The Treasure of Abbot Thomas" by writer and TV historian Simon Farquhar
Audio commentary on "The Ash Tree" by writer and TV historian Jon Dear, incorporating material from author and editor Johnny Mains
Introductions by Lawrence Gordon Clark (with Play All) (18:43)
- "The Treasure of Abbot Thomas" (10:38)
- "The Ash Tree" (8:05)
"Spectres, Spirits and Haunted Treasure: Adapting MR James" video essay by Nic Wassell (16:30)
DISC TWO
* "The Signalman" (1976) (38:11)
* "Stigma" (1977) (31:47)
Audio commentary on "The Signalman" by TV historian Jon Dear and actor and writer Mark Gatiss
Audio commentary on "Stigma" by Kim Newman and Sean Hogan
Introductions by Lawrence Gordon Clark (with Play All) (19:26)
- "The Signalman" (10:41)
- "Stigma" (8:44)
DISC THREE
* "The Ice House" (1978) (34:12)
* "A View From a Hill" (2005) (39:01)
* "Number 13" (2006) (40:12)
Audio commentary on "The Ice House" by Kim Newman and Sean Hogan
"Ghost Stories for Christmas with Christopher Lee - Number 13" (2000) (29:20) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1/1.78:1
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Picture Format:1080i50 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English LPCM 2.0 Mono (1964-1978 episodes)
English LPCM 2.0 Stereo (2005-2006 episodes) -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:The 1974-1978 episodes are in 1.33:1.
The 2005-2006 episodes are in 1.78:1.
Episodes are in 1080i50 except "A View from a Hill" which is in 576i.
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CUTS:
- Blu-ray B United Kingdom- British Film Institute - No cuts - 5 episodes
- Blu-ray B United Kingdom- British Film Institute - No cuts - 7 episodes.
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Comparison added by James-Masaki_Ryan on 28/11/22
Comparison last updated by James-Masaki_Ryan on 19/11/23UPDATE LOG:
28/11/22: Initial entry.
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29/11/22: Changed the years because the series has been running on and off since 1968 with the latest - "Count Magnus" - to be broadcast this Christmas.
01/12/22: Beaver link added.
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