Classic Ghost Stories (1986)

Name: Classic Ghost Stories
Genre: Horror
Rating: 7.2
Cast: Robert Powell

Horror

Five partially-dramatized readings of classic M.R. James ghost stories by actor Robert Powell. Including "The Mezzotint", "The Ash-Tree", "The Rose Garden", "Wailing Well" and "Oh, Whistle, and I'll Come to You, My Lad".

IMDb rating: 7.2 (58 votes)
Episode average: 6.7 -0.5 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Language: EN
Type: TV series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

Cast

Robert Powell Professor

Seasons

Season 1 (1986)

6.66 avg 5 episodes 7.0 → 6.2 14 min avg

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	The Mezzotint	7.0	37
2	The Ash-Tree	6.6	25
3	Wailing Well	6.4	28
4	Oh, Whistle, and I'll Come to You, My Lad	7.1	33
5	The Rose Garden	6.2	22