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The Ghosts of Motley Hall

“What they can do when no one can see them”

Series Overview

Five ghosts occupy the titular Motley Hall. Each hails from a different era and all—save for newly deceased Matt—are unable to leave the confines of the building.

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Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

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EndedScripted
Original Network
ITV1
Episodes & Seasons

3 Seasons • 20 Episodes

30 min per episode

Air Date Window

1976 – 1978

Premiered: Sun, Apr 25, 1976

Created By
Richard CarpenterRichard Carpenter

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Sun, Mar 5, 1978

Season 3, Episode 6: “Narcissus Bullock's Bell”

Mr Gudgin is doing a spot of gardening and digs up an old bell buried by highwayman Captain Narcissus Bullock, (a former companion of Fanny Uproar. If the bell is rung, it banishes ghosts. Narcissus wants to ring it so that he and Fanny can preside over the hall and entertain all sorts of unscrupulous spirits, but the other ghosts are Fanny's friends.

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The Ghosts of Motley Hall Intro (720p)

Type: Opening Credits • Published 2025-05-21

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Richard Carpenter

Original Score & Music

Wilfred Josephs

Producers

Quentin Lawrence

Department Leadership Roster

Quentin Lawrence

Producer

Wilfred Josephs

Original Music Composer

Alan Price

Production Design

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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Primary: U

U: Universal — Suitable for all audiences.

International Certification Matrix

United Kingdom (BBFC)U

Universal — Suitable for all audiences.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ghosts of Motley Hall

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What is The Ghosts of Motley Hall about?

Five ghosts occupy the titular Motley Hall. Each hails from a different era and all—save for newly deceased Matt—are unable to leave the confines of the building.

How many seasons does The Ghosts of Motley Hall have?

The Ghosts of Motley Hall comprises 3 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in The Ghosts of Motley Hall?

Key cast members in The Ghosts of Motley Hall include Arthur English, Freddie Jones, Sheila Steafel, Nicholas Le Prevost, Sean Flanagan.

Who created or directed The Ghosts of Motley Hall?

The Ghosts of Motley Hall was developed and directed by Richard Carpenter.