6.8/1053 votes#1 - The Stalls of Barchester
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 12/23/2000
While cataloguing the collections of Barchester Cathedral library, Dr Black stumbles across an intriguing box of papers belonging to former Archdeacon Haynes. In it, he discovers a hidden history of blood guilt and macabre supernatural revenge.
Director: Eleanor Yule
Writer: M.R. James
- 6.9/1039 votes
#2 - The Ash Tree
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 12/26/2000
A nobleman who will have no truck with superstition inherits a stately home overshadowed by a tree concealing an ancient curse.
Director: Eleanor Yule
Writer: M.R. James
- 7.1/1040 votes
#3 - Number 13
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 12/29/2000
Dissatisfied with his hotel room, Professor Anderson demands to be moved to number 12 where he can work undisturbed. But, infuriated by the ghoulish noises made nightly by his neighbour, he is soon driven to investigate the diabolical secrets of the old hotel and its mysteriously vanishing room 13.
Director: Eleanor Yule
Writer: M.R. James
- 7.2/1052 votes
#4 - A Warning to the Curious
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 12/31/2000
Christopher Lee reads a chilling tale by Victorian writer MR James. A horrific account, based on a true story, of the discovery of the last of the legendary East Anglian Crowns.
Director: Eleanor Yule
Writer: M.R. James
The Best Episodes of Ghost Stories for Christmas Season 1
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Horror legend Christopher Lee hosts and narrates a series of four half hour ghost stories all based on stories by M.R. James. 'The Stalls of...
Genres:DramaMystery
Network:BBC Two
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"The Stalls of Barchester" is the best rated episode of "Ghost Stories for Christmas" season 1. It scored 6.8/10 based on 53 votes. Directed by Eleanor Yule and written by M.R. James, it aired on 12/23/2000. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "The Ash Tree".