The Ghosts of Motley Hall

The Ghosts of Motley Hall

The Ghosts of Motley Hall

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The Ghosts of Motley Hall

"What they can do when no one can see them"

1976- 1978

3 Seasons

20 Episodes

6.8(4 votes)

Ended

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Comedy

Family

Overview

The Ghosts of Motley Hall is a British children's television series written by Richard Carpenter and produced and directed by Quentin Lawrence for Granada Television, and broadcast between 1976 and 1978 on ITV. Five ghosts occupy the titular Motley Hall. Each hails from a different era and all—with the exception of newly deceased Matt—are unable to leave the confines of the building.

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Production Companies

Granada Television

Videos & Trailers

2 videos

Cast & Crew

6 members

Acting

Arthur English

Bodkin

Arthur English

Acting

Freddie Jones

Sir George Uproar

Freddie Jones

Acting

Sheila Steafel

The White Lady

Sheila Steafel

Acting

Nicholas Le Prevost

Sir Francis 'Fanny' Uproar

Nicholas Le Prevost

Acting

Sean Flanagan

Matt

Sean Flanagan

Acting

Peter Sallis

Mr Gudgin

Peter Sallis

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