The Ghosts of Motley Hall
Five ghosts from different eras haunt a crumbling hall.
The Ghosts of Motley Hall is a British children's television series that aired on the ITV network from 1976 to 1978. Written by Richard Carpenter and produced and directed by Quentin Lawrence for Granada Television, it follows five ghosts from different eras haunting the abandoned Motley Hall. The series is notable for its supernatural premise and the ghosts' efforts to ensure the hall is sold to a respectful buyer.
Quick Facts
- Runtime
- 30 minutes per episode
- Creator
- Richard Carpenter
- Starring
- Arthur English
- Sean Flanagan
- Freddie Jones
- Nicholas Le Prevost
- Peter Sallis
- Sheila Steafel
- Theme music
- Wilfred Josephs and Derek Hilton
- Producer
- Quentin Lawrence
- Series
- 3
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Network
- ITV
Facts from the source article.
Did You Know?
- The White Lady can make herself visible to Mr. Gudgin, but her appearances instantly terrify him.
- Matt is the only ghost who can leave the hall, but he cannot travel beyond the grounds.
- A 3 DVD set containing the complete series was released by Network in 2005.
Main characters
Bodkin, played by Arthur English, was a fool at Motley Hall in life and died from a cold caught after being repeatedly thrown in the duck pond. Sir George Uproar, portrayed by Freddie Jones, was a British army general who died falling down the stairs and considers himself the ghosts' leader. Sir Francis 'Fanny' Uproar, played by Nicholas Le Prevost, died during his twelfth duel while drunk; he is stupid but likeable. Matt, played by Sean Flanagan, was a stable lad and is the youngest and most recent ghost. The White Lady, played by Sheila Steafel, has no memory of her life or death and has haunted the hall the longest. Mr. Gudgin, played by Peter Sallis, is the caretaker; his family once served the Uproar family.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes of The Ghosts of Motley Hall are there?
The Ghosts of Motley Hall has 20 episodes across 3 seasons.
When did The Ghosts of Motley Hall first air?
The Ghosts of Motley Hall first aired on 25 April 1976.
When did The Ghosts of Motley Hall end?
The Ghosts of Motley Hall last aired on 5 March 1978.
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