A Ghost Story for Christmas (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Series · ★ 7.4
Released in 1971, A Ghost Story for Christmas is a drama series.
What it’s about. A strand of annual British short television adaptations of classic ghost stories, referencing the oral tradition of telling supernatural tales at Christmas. First broadcast on BBC One from 1971 to 1978, and revived in 2005 on BBC Four.
Who’s in it. A Ghost Story for Christmas stars John Hurt as James Parkin, Gemma Jones as Alice Parkin, Lesley Sharp as Hetty and Sophie Thompson as Carol, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, A Ghost Story for Christmas has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Britbox Apple TV Channel . See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Ghost Story for Christmas page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Ghost Story for Christmas tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Ghost Story for Christmas (1971)?
- In US, A Ghost Story for Christmas is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV Channel . Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Ghost Story for Christmas worth watching?
- A Ghost Story for Christmas holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Ghost Story for Christmas?
- A Ghost Story for Christmas stars John Hurt, Gemma Jones, Lesley Sharp, Sophie Thompson and Robert Hardy.
- When was A Ghost Story for Christmas released?
- A Ghost Story for Christmas was released in 1971.