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Ghost Stories for Christmas (1971–present) — drama · horror on BBC Two
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About Ghost Stories for Christmas
Ghost Stories for Christmas is currently between seasons on BBC Two. The most recent episode aired on December 24, 2025, and no new episodes are scheduled at this time.
This series is a horror drama that originally premiered in 1971. It features a collection of ghost stories based on tales by M.R. James, narrated by horror legend Christopher Lee. The show has a long history of presenting atmospheric and chilling adaptations, often aired during the holiday season, with each episode lasting approximately 42 minutes.
The cast is led by Christopher Lee as the narrator. The series has had numerous seasons, starting with a single episode in 1971 and continuing with annual broadcasts through the years. The most recent season in 2025 consisted of three episodes, all aired on December 24.
Ghost Stories for Christmas episode schedule
23 aired
Aired · 23
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| December 24, 2025 | S2025·E1 | The Room in the Tower |
| December 24, 2024 | S2024·E1 | Woman of Stone |
| December 24, 2023 | S2023·E1 | Lot No 249 |
| December 23, 2022 | S2022·E1 | Count Magnus |
| December 24, 2021 | S2021·E1 | The Mezzotint |
| December 24, 2019 | S2019·E1 | Martin's Close |
| December 24, 2018 | S2018·E1 | The Dead Room |
| December 25, 2013 | S2013·E1 | The Tractate Middoth |
| December 24, 2010 | S2010·E1 | Whistle and I'll Come to You |
| December 22, 2006 | S2006·E1 | Number 13 |
| December 23, 2005 | S2005·E1 | A View from a Hill |
| December 31, 2000 | S2000·E4 | A Warning to the Curious |
| December 29, 2000 | S2000·E3 | Number 13 |
| December 26, 2000 | S2000·E2 | The Ash Tree |
| December 23, 2000 | S2000·E1 | The Stalls of Barchester |
| December 25, 1978 | S1978·E1 | The Ice House |
| December 28, 1977 | S1977·E1 | Stigma |
| December 22, 1976 | S1976·E1 | The Signalman |
| December 23, 1975 | S1975·E1 | The Ash Tree |
| December 23, 1974 | S1974·E1 | The Treasure of Abbot Thomas |
| December 25, 1973 | S1973·E1 | Lost Hearts |
| December 24, 1972 | S1972·E1 | A Warning to the Curious |
| December 24, 1971 | S1971·E1 | The Stalls of Barchester |
