M.R. James: Ghost Writer
Synopsis
Mark Gatiss steps into the mind of M.R. James, the enigmatic English master of the supernatural story. How did this donnish Victorian bachelor, conservative by nature and a devout Anglican, come to create tales that continue to chill readers more than a century on? Mark attempts to uncover the secrets of James's inspiration, taking an atmospheric journey from James's childhood home in Suffolk to Eton, Cambridge and France, venturing into ancient churches, dark cloisters and echoing libraries along the way.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Das
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Gatiss
- Original Title
- M.R. James: Ghost Writer
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- BBC, BBC Arts, BBC Bristol Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Das
Mark Gatiss
Glenn Rainton
John Das, Michael Poole
Department Leadership Roster
John Das
Director
John Das
Producer
Glenn Rainton
Editor
Mark Gatiss
Writer
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What is M.R. James: Ghost Writer about?
Mark Gatiss steps into the mind of M.R. James, the enigmatic English master of the supernatural story. How did this donnish Victorian bachelor, conservative by nature and a devout Anglican, come to create tales that continue to chill readers more than a century on? Mark attempts to uncover the secrets of James's inspiration, taking an atmospheric journey from James's childhood home in Suffolk to Eton, Cambridge and France, venturing into ancient churches, dark cloisters and echoing libraries along the way.
Who directed M.R. James: Ghost Writer?
M.R. James: Ghost Writer was directed by John Das.
Who stars in M.R. James: Ghost Writer?
The principal cast of M.R. James: Ghost Writer includes Mark Gatiss, Robert Lloyd Parry, Martin Bassindale, Adam Collier, Harry de Moraville.
When was M.R. James: Ghost Writer released and how long is it?
M.R. James: Ghost Writer was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.