MR James: Ghost Writer - 2013

Mark Gatiss steps into the mind of MR James, the enigmatic English master of the supernatural story. How did this donnish Victorian bachelor, conservative by nature and a devout Anglican, come to create tales that continue to chill readers more than a century on? Mark attempts to uncover the secrets of James's inspiration, taking an atmospheric journey from James's childhood home in Suffolk to Eton, Cambridge and France, venturing into ancient churches, dark cloisters and echoing libraries along the way.

60min
2013
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating7.6/10

Cast

Mark Gatiss profile pictureMark GatissPresenter
Martin Bassindale profile pictureMartin BassindaleChitchat Society Member

About MR James: Ghost Writer

MR James: Ghost Writer Overview

Mark Gatiss steps into the mind of MR James, the enigmatic English master of the supernatural story. How did this donnish Victorian bachelor, conservative by nature and a devout Anglican, come to create tales that continue to chill readers more than a century on? Mark attempts to uncover the secrets of James's inspiration, taking an atmospheric journey from James's childhood home in Suffolk to Eton, Cambridge and France, venturing into ancient churches, dark cloisters and echoing libraries along the way.

Runtime: 60min

Extra details

Original Title: MR James: Ghost Writer
Original Language: English
Directed By: John Das
Production Companies
BBCBBC ArtsBBC Bristol Productions