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The Worst Episodes of Ghost Stories for Christmas

Every episode of Ghost Stories for Christmas ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Ghost Stories for Christmas!

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

Worst Episodes Summary

"The Stalls of Barchester" is the worst rated episode of "Ghost Stories for Christmas". 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 scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Ash Tree".

  • The Stalls of Barchester
    6.8/1053 votes
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    #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

  • The Ash Tree
    6.9/1039 votes
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    #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

  • Number 13
    7.1/1040 votes
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    #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

  • A Warning to the Curious
    7.2/1052 votes
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    #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