Ghostwatch
- Horror
- Mystery
- TV Movie
For Halloween 1992, the BBC decides to broadcast an investigation into the supernatural, hosted by TV chat-show legend Michael Parkinson. Parky (assisted by Mike Smith, Sarah Greene & Craig Charles) and a camera crew attempt to discover the truth behind the most haunted house in Britain. This ground-breaking live television experiment does not go as planned, however.
Ghostwatch is a 1992 British horror film that aired live on BBC Television on Halloween. Hosted by Michael Parkinson and a team of investigators, the film presents a fictional investigation into a haunted house that spirals into genuine terror. This groundbreaking TV movie became a landmark in horror television and remains influential for its found-footage style and faux-live broadcast format.
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Michael ParkinsonPresenter
Sarah GreeneReporter
Craig CharlesInterviewer
Mike SmithPhone-In Presenter
Gillian BevanDr. Lin Pascoe
Brid BrennanPamela Early- Michelle WessonSuzanne Early
- Cherise WessonKim Early
Colin StintonDr. Emilio Sylvestri- Mike AitonSound Recordist
- Chris MillerCameraman
Ruth SheenEmma Stableford (voice)
Linda BroughtonYvonne Etherly- Katherine StarkWendy Stott
- Derek SmeeArthur Lacey
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Ghostwatch — frequently asked
When did Ghostwatch air?
Ghostwatch premiered on October 31, 1992, on BBC Television as a live Halloween broadcast.
Who hosted the investigation?
Michael Parkinson hosted the investigation, alongside team members Mike Smith, Sarah Greene, and Craig Charles.
Where can I watch Ghostwatch?
Ghostwatch is available on various platforms including BritBox and has been released on physical media. Availability varies by region and streaming service.
Is this a real ghost investigation or fictional?
Ghostwatch is a fictional horror film presented in a faux-live broadcast format, though it was intentionally designed to feel like a genuine television investigation, which caused significant audience confusion when it aired.
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