

The Ghosts of Motley Hall
1976-04-25 · 30 min / episode · ★ 7.5
Five ghosts occupy the titular Motley Hall. Each hails from a different era and all—save for newly deceased Matt—are unable to leave the confines of the building.
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- Creators
- Richard Carpenter
- Production companies
- Granada Television
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Ended
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Arthur EnglishBodkin
Freddie JonesSir George Uproar
Sheila SteafelThe White Lady
Nicholas Le PrevostSir Francis 'Fanny' Uproar
Sean FlanaganMatt
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