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Ghost stories have been told during the dead of winter since but humanity’s earliest days but it’s only since the 70s that television has replaced the fireside for this annual tradition, largely thanks to the work of one man, director Lawrence Gordon Clark.The BBC’s Ghost Story for Christmas series began with Stalls of Barchester in 1971 and continues to this day thanks to Mark Gatiss, most commonly adapting the works of M.R. James. But why do these programmes endure? Why did they begin when they did? And what is Highgate Cemetery’s unique role in their legacy?
Jon Dear is the author of a forthcoming book on the series, and is a writer on film and archive television. In this talk he will explore these unique and perennial films which includes such chilling classics as A Warning to the Curious, Lost Hearts and The Signalman.
7.30pm in the Chapel
Tickets include a glass of wine
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Ghost stories have been told during the dead of winter since but humanity’s earliest days but it’s only since the 70s that television has replaced the fireside for this annual tradition, largely thanks to the work of one man, director Lawrence Gordon Clark.The BBC’s Ghost Story for Christmas series began with Stalls of Barchester in 1971 and continues to this day thanks to Mark Gatiss, most commonly adapting the works of M.R. James. But why do these programmes endure? Why did they begin when they did? And what is Highgate Cemetery’s unique role in their legacy?
Jon Dear is the author of a forthcoming book on the series, and is a writer on film and archive television. In this talk he will explore these unique and perennial films which includes such chilling classics as A Warning to the Curious, Lost Hearts and The Signalman.
7.30pm in the Chapel
Tickets include a glass of wine
Enjoy a very special Christmas performance at Highgate Cemetery this December! Award-winning actor Jonathan Goodwin brings to life an array of Victorian characters in a one-man theatre performance based on the lives of the most famous celebrated residents of the burial ground. A splendidly seasonal and entertaining way to celebrate this festive time of year.
Tickets include mince pies and festive punch. Dressing up encouraged, but not compulsory!
7.30pm in the chapel
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