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Post by Joe Haynes on Sept 28, 2008 8:52:03 GMT
I hear everyone talk about Christmas Ghost stories. was this a series? if so is there any on DVD.
I would love some good Xmas DVDs. so if anyone knows anything magical or spooky chrismas Shows then please let me know as im preparing for the xmas Hols.
Thanks
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Post by Greg H on Sept 28, 2008 19:37:03 GMT
There was a sort of tradition of xmas ghost stories on British telly, a few of them were based on M R James stories. I think they made a new one each year for showing over the festive period, like xmas eve or something. There are definitely some available if they havent been deleted, I think the BFI issued at least one. If you pm me I will give you some tips on how to get hold of them  all the best G |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 30, 2008 10:11:01 GMT
There were 8 in all, each shown over the Christmas period between the years 1971 - 78 plus an Omnibus one-off in 1968, which is generally considered to be a forerunner to the format.
A couple have been released by the BFI (Signalman and Warning) plus the Omnibus edition. I'm not sure if they are still available though. They were not too long ago.
For anyone who doesn't know of them, the stories are:
1968: (Omnibus) Whistle And I'll Come To You (b/w)
1971: The Stalls Of Barchester
1972: A Warning To The Curious
1973: Lost Hearts
1974: The Treasure Of Abbot Thomas
1975: The Ash Tree
1976: The Signalman
1977: Stigma
1978: The Ice House
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Post by Greg H on Sept 30, 2008 16:11:53 GMT
Laurence, is the 1968, whistle and i'll come to you in the archives? I seem to remember seeing this, but it could well have been a remake. Im not certain.
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Post by Daniel O'Brien on Sept 30, 2008 16:32:38 GMT
is the 1968, whistle and i'll come to you in the archives? It's in the archives and on DVD, though possibly OOP now. The BFI released this one, 'A Warning to the Curious' and 'The Signalman' on DVD. It would be great if the BBC issued the whole series as a collection. Perhaps there's a good reason that prevents this, but most have been shown on BBC4 in recent years. |
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Post by Greg H on Sept 30, 2008 17:21:30 GMT
Ah, that would explain why I seem to recall having seen it before then  Cheers for the info! |
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Post by Joe Haynes on Sept 30, 2008 22:32:54 GMT
Thanks for the replys. i will have a hunt around now
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Post by ghostwatch on Oct 1, 2008 18:36:31 GMT
Wasn't "The Stone Tape" one of these as well? It was certainly referred to as "a ghost story for Christmas" - despite not being very Christmassy
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Post by Daniel O'Brien on Oct 2, 2008 8:03:16 GMT
Wasn't "The Stone Tape" one of these as well? It was certainly referred to as "a ghost story for Christmas" - despite not being very Christmassy 'The Stone Tape' was first shown on December 25th 1972, but I think it was promoted as a stand alone ghost story rather than part of the ongoing 'Ghost Story for Christmas' series (which at this point was only two films). Plus it was an original Nigel Kneale script rather than an M.R. James adaptation. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 2, 2008 14:53:58 GMT
The Stone Tape is a full length play (and shot on tape). The Xmas ghost stories are all short filmed dramas, each lasting about 30 or so mins. They have a very distinctive style and The Stone Tape is not similar to this.
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Post by Greg H on Oct 2, 2008 16:04:55 GMT
Yes, stone tapes is an entirely separate affair. Extremely good too!
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Post by Steve Riley on Nov 4, 2008 10:12:47 GMT
is the 1968, whistle and i'll come to you in the archives? It's in the archives and on DVD, though possibly OOP now. It is indeed. I've seen it go for silly money on eBay. |
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Post by Jeff Leach on Nov 24, 2008 2:02:18 GMT
It's in the archives and on DVD, though possibly OOP now. It is indeed. I've seen it go for silly money on eBay. Available for rental from lovefilm though |
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Post by Alan Jeffries on Dec 10, 2008 15:07:40 GMT
The Signalman is being broadcast on BBC2 Boxing Day at 10.10am.
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