Ghost in the Water
Synopsis
Judith Allchurch and Ian Stevens star in this drama based on the story by Edward Chitham. When young historians Teresa (Allchurch) and David (Stevens) discover that the name on a piece of embroidered cloth belonging to Teresa's family matches that of a strange gravestone in the local churchyard, their intrique is piqued and they set out to find out what happened to the mysterious Abigail Parkes.
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Top Cast
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Tess
Ian Stevens
David
Jane Freeman
Mrs. Willetts
Dave Mitty
Mr. Willetts
Joanne James
Jean Willetts / Abigail Parkes
Hilary Mason
Nan
Paul Marks
Steve
Lynda Higginson
Tracy
Paul Copley
Mr. Reed
Peter Brooks
Mr. Milner
Neville Barber
Henry Parkes
Ysanne Churchman
Mrs. Parkes
Angus Kennedy
David Caddick
Samantha Gamble
Susanna Caddick
Ralph Lawton
Coroner
Simon Orme
Wayne
Val Hastings
Miss Jones
Daniel D'Arcy
Count Dracula
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Renny Rye
- Screenplay & Story
- Geoffrey Case, Edward Chitham
- Original Title
- Ghost in the Water
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 49m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Renny Rye
Geoffrey Case, Edward Chitham
Ray Wingrove
Paul Stone
Department Leadership Roster
Ray Wingrove
Editor
Renny Rye
Director
Geoffrey Case
Writer
Austen Spriggs
Production Design
Dorinda Rea
Costume Design
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What is Ghost in the Water about?
Judith Allchurch and Ian Stevens star in this drama based on the story by Edward Chitham. When young historians Teresa (Allchurch) and David (Stevens) discover that the name on a piece of embroidered cloth belonging to Teresa's family matches that of a strange gravestone in the local churchyard, their intrique is piqued and they set out to find out what happened to the mysterious Abigail Parkes.
Who directed Ghost in the Water?
Ghost in the Water was directed by Renny Rye.
Who stars in Ghost in the Water?
The principal cast of Ghost in the Water includes Judith Allchurch, Ian Stevens, Jane Freeman, Dave Mitty, Joanne James.
When was Ghost in the Water released and how long is it?
Ghost in the Water was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 49m.
Is Ghost in the Water based on a book or true story?
Ghost in the Water is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Edward Chitham".