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Mystery and Imagination

1966-01-29 · 60 min / episode · ★ 5.8

Drama · Mystery

Mystery and Imagination is a British television anthology of classic horror and supernatural dramas. Five series were broadcast from 1966 to 1970 on ITV and produced by ABC and Thames Television.

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Creators
Raymond Collier, Jonathan Alwyn
Production companies
ABC Weekend Television, Thames Television
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Ended

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