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[Susan Foreman]

This years 'Ghost Story For Christmas' has been announced as being a Mark Gatiss adaptation of the M.R. James story 'Count Magnus'

"A Ghost Story for Christmas: Count Magnus based on M.R James’ short story and adapted and directed for television by Mark Gatiss. Count Magnus is the latest ghost story for Christmas from Mark Gatiss on the BBC, following The Mezzotint in 2021, Martin’s Close in 2019, The Dead Room in 2018, The Tractate Middoth in 2013 and Crooked House in 2008.

Mark Gatiss says: “It’s an absolute thrill to be bringing one of M.R. James’ most beloved tales to life for this year’s ghost story. The Count casts a long shadow and I hope we can all relish being in his thrall this Christmas!”

Set in 1863, Count Magnus tells the tale of the inquisitive Mr. Wraxhall who becomes fascinated by the long-dead founder of a Swedish family, who once made a strange journey to the Holy Land - on most unholy business. Wraxhall is drawn ever deeper into Count Magnus' dark world and discovers that the dreaded aristocrat may not lie easy in his tomb.

Starring Jason Watkins (The Crown, The Lost Honour of Christopher Jefferies) as Mr Wraxhall, alongside MyAnna Buring (The Witcher, The Responder) as Froken de la Gardie, Krister Henriksson (Wallander, The Fall) as the Narrator, Max Bremer (Bordertown) as Nielsen, Allan Corduner (Topsy-Turvy, Homeland) as the Deacon, and Jamal Ajala (The Witcher) as Gustav.

A Ghost Story for Christmas: Count Magnus is a Can Do and Adorable Media production (1 x 30’) for BBC Two and BBC iPlayer. It was commissioned by Mark Bell, Commissioning Editor for BBC Arts. Adapted and directed by Mark Gatiss. Producer is Isibéal Balla"

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Hopefully Count Magnus will air on Christmas Eve.

[Nosferatu@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by Susan Foreman

This years 'Ghost Story For Christmas' has been announced as being a Mark Gatiss adaptation of the M.R. James story 'Count Magnus'

"A Ghost Story for Christmas: Count Magnus based on M.R James’ short story and adapted and directed for television by Mark Gatiss. Count Magnus is the latest ghost story for Christmas from Mark Gatiss on the BBC, following The Mezzotint in 2021, Martin’s Close in 2019, The Dead Room in 2018, The Tractate Middoth in 2013 and Crooked House in 2008.

Excellent news. I shall try to tailor my Christmas viewing so it includes the first four of Mark Gatiss's Ghost Stories and Count Magnus on consecutive nights.

It's still annoying me that Crooked House, which I didn't see when it was broadcast, hasn't been released for home viewing.

[nosferatu42]

Crooked House is on dvd, but that's it, released 2009.

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[Nosferatu@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by nosferatu42

Crooked House is on dvd, but that's it, released 2009.

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Huh, I couldn't see it when I searched earlier as all the results were for a 2017 film of the same name. It's surprisingly expensive for a DVD that old.

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by Nosferatu@Cult Labs

Huh, I couldn't see it when I searched earlier as all the results were for a 2017 film of the same name. It's surprisingly expensive for a DVD that old.

It's long since out of print.

[Nosferatu@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by Demdike@Cult Labs

It's long since out of print.

I saw that somewhere yesterday so I don't really want to delay buying a copy, and am keen to find one at a decent price.

I can watch it on Prime, but I don't want to be reliant on that streaming service and would much rather own it on physical media.

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by Nosferatu@Cult Labs

I saw that somewhere yesterday so I don't really want to delay buying a copy, and am keen to find one at a decent price.

I can watch it on Prime, but I don't want to be reliant on that streaming service and would much rather own it on physical media.

I saw it when it aired and thought one half of it was way better than the other

[nosferatu42]

Just noticed BBC4 are showing The Singing Detective tonight if anyone's interested.

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