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Ghostboy

Ghostboy

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Ghostboy

2015

0h 9m

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Family

Overview

Arriving at their new house, Alfie's family have very different ideas about their new home. 'Ghostboy' teaches the very important lesson that some things aren't always what they seem.

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3 featured cast members

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Neil James

Neil James

Spider / Fly (voice)

Lucy Mepsted

Mum (voice)

Natalie Sexton

Alfie (voice)

Creative team

Directed by: Jonathan Brooks
Written by: Jonathan Brooks
Trevor Hardy
Produced by: Jonathan Brooks

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