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The Ghosts of Motley Hall
S2.E5
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  • Episode aired Jan 23, 1977
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Peter Sallis in The Ghosts of Motley Hall (1976)
ComedyFamilyFantasyHorror

Gudgin has always hated that he could hear and see the ghosts of Motley Hall. Today, after getting stuck in the stair rails his only hope of being rescued is in the hands of those very ghost... Read allGudgin has always hated that he could hear and see the ghosts of Motley Hall. Today, after getting stuck in the stair rails his only hope of being rescued is in the hands of those very ghosts. Unfortunately, the ghosts are unable to let anyone know of Gudgins predicament and save... Read allGudgin has always hated that he could hear and see the ghosts of Motley Hall. Today, after getting stuck in the stair rails his only hope of being rescued is in the hands of those very ghosts. Unfortunately, the ghosts are unable to let anyone know of Gudgins predicament and save him. The ghosts themselves can't seem to get anybody's attention, but maybe A GHOST can!

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    • Quentin Lawrence
  • Writer
    • Richard Carpenter
  • Stars
    • Arthur English
    • Freddie Jones
    • Nicholas Le Prevost
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    • Director
      • Quentin Lawrence
    • Writer
      • Richard Carpenter
    • Stars
      • Arthur English
      • Freddie Jones
      • Nicholas Le Prevost
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    Arthur English
    Arthur English
    • Bodkin
    Freddie Jones
    Freddie Jones
    • Sir George Uproar
    Nicholas Le Prevost
    Nicholas Le Prevost
    • Sir Francis 'Fanny' Uproar
    Sean Flanagan
    • Matt
    Sheila Steafel
    • The White Lady
    Peter Sallis
    Peter Sallis
    • Mr Gudgin
    Fred Gaunt
    Fred Gaunt
    • Mr Osborn
    Kevin Moreton
    • Raymond
    Marlene Sidaway
    Marlene Sidaway
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    • Director
      • Quentin Lawrence
    • Writer
      • Richard Carpenter
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      Although Matt is free to go in, out, on top of the castle, even roam the gardens, in this episode we find out that he cannot leave Motley Hall's grounds. When the property stops, so does Matt!

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    • Release date
      • January 23, 1977 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Borwick Hall, Lancashire, United Kingdom(External shots of the fictional Motley Hall)
    • Production company
      • Granada Television
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