TV series
A Ghost Story for Christmas
1971–, English, on BBC One & BBC Television. Created by Lawrence Gordon Clark.
Classic adaptations from the BBC
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.
- Seasons
- 3
- Episodes
- 30
- Episode length
- 32 min
- Status
- Still running
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Where to watch A Ghost Story for Christmas
A Ghost Story for Christmas is streaming on Britbox in India.
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Latest episode
S1 E19: The Room in the Tower
Aired 24 December 2025
Seasons 3
Cast & crew
- Lawrence Gordon ClarkCreator
- David PughJohn · 3 ep
- Clive SwiftDr. Black · 2 ep
- David BurkeGunton, Hotel Landlord · 2 ep
- Ambrose CoghillMuseum Curator · 2 ep
- Cyril AppletonLabourer · 2 ep
- Roger MilnerAntique Shop Owner · 2 ep
- John HurtJames Parkin · 1 ep
- Gemma JonesAlice Parkin · 1 ep
- Lesley SharpHetty · 1 ep
- Sophie ThompsonCarol · 1 ep
- Robert HardyArchdeacon Haynes · 1 ep
- Peter VaughanMr. Paxton · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 24 December 1971
- Network
- BBC One, BBC Television
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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A Ghost Story for Christmas: quick answers
Is A Ghost Story for Christmas worth watching?
A Ghost Story for Christmas doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of A Ghost Story for Christmas are there?
A Ghost Story for Christmas has 3 seasons and 30 episodes, about 32 minutes each.
Is A Ghost Story for Christmas finished?
A Ghost Story for Christmas is still listed as returning series; no new episode date is announced yet.
Which OTT platform is A Ghost Story for Christmas on?
A Ghost Story for Christmas is streaming on Britbox in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
A Ghost Story for Christmas parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for A Ghost Story for Christmas yet.
What shows are like A Ghost Story for Christmas?
If you liked A Ghost Story for Christmas, try Alfred Hitchcock Presents, The Twilight Zone, The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents.
Who created A Ghost Story for Christmas?
A Ghost Story for Christmas was created by Lawrence Gordon Clark and stars David Pugh, Clive Swift, David Burke.