A Ghost Story for Christmas: The Room in the Tower" - A Festive Haunting with Tobias Menzies and Joanna Lumley
Tobias Menzies and Joanna Lumley are set to star in Mark Gatiss' latest Christmas ghost story for the BBC. Titled "A Ghost Story for Christmas: The Room in the Tower," the program is set in the inter-war years in the UK and features a talented cast including Nancy Carroll, Ben Mansfield, and Polly Walker. The story follows Roger Winstanley, haunted by a recurring dream that becomes all too real when he receives an invitation to the dreaded 'room in the tower.'
Mark Gatiss, known for his work on Sherlock and Bookish, serves as the writer and director of this chilling adaptation of an E.F. Benson story. The production took place on location in Cobham Hall, Kent, earlier this year. The BBC Arts Commissioning Editor, Mark Bell, praised the atmospheric treat where dream and terrifying reality collide, promising a festive haunting that viewers won't soon forget.
Gatiss' previous Christmas tales for the BBC have been based on works by M.R. James, including "Woman of Stone," "The Mezzotint," "Martin's Close," "Count Magnus," and "The Tractate Middoth." In 2023, he also adapted Arthur Conan Doyle's short story "Lot No. 249." The upcoming ghost story is produced by Adorable Media, with BBC Studios handling global sales. Isibeal Ballance serves as the producer for Adorable, ensuring that this Christmas ghost story will captivate audiences on BBC Two and iPlayer.
Prepare to be spooked and thrilled as Tobias Menzies, Joanna Lumley, and the rest of the talented cast bring E.F. Benson's chilling tale to life in "A Ghost Story for Christmas: The Room in the Tower." With Mark Gatiss at the helm, this festive haunting promises to be a must-watch for fans of ghost stories and Christmas traditions alike.