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A Ghost Story for Christmas

  • TV Series
  • 2005–
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6.9/10
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A Ghost Story for Christmas (2005)
Mark Gatiss, master of the macabre, presents chilling Christmas stories for a cold winter's night.
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Mark Gatiss, master of the macabre, presents chilling Christmas stories for a cold winter's night.Mark Gatiss, master of the macabre, presents chilling Christmas stories for a cold winter's night.Mark Gatiss, master of the macabre, presents chilling Christmas stories for a cold winter's night.

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    • David Burke
    • Mark Letheren
    • Greg Wise
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    • Stars
      • David Burke
      • Mark Letheren
      • Greg Wise
    • 4User reviews
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      • 1 nomination total

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      Spin-off from A Ghost Story for Christmas (1971)

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    • Release date
      • January 2005 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
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      • UK(filmed in)
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      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
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