A Ghost Story for Christmas: Lot No 249 (BBC Two Sunday 24th December 2023)

Annual festive supernatural treat A Ghost Story for Christmas has a new tale this year called Lot No 249, it’s on BBC Two on Sunday 24th December 2023 at 10:00pm. Three academics at Old College, Oxford, find themselves entangled in the horrifying and mysterious Lot No 249.

Supernatural mysteries unfold at Old College

Get ready for a chilling Christmas Eve with A Ghost Story for Christmas, a spine-tingling adaptation of Arthur Conan Doyle’s “Lot No 249.” Set in the atmospheric halls of Old College, Oxford, in 1881, this eerie tale follows three academics with distinctly different backgrounds.

First, we have Abercrombie Smith, the epitome of Victorian manhood, portrayed by the talented Kit Harington. He is joined by Monkhouse Lee, a delicate and otherworldly student from Thailand, played by Colin Ryan. Between them resides the enigmatic Edward Bellingham, played by Freddie Fox. Bellingham’s fixation on the secrets of ancient Egypt and his unsettling experiments captivate the curiosity of the entire college. But can his research truly breathe life into the horrifying and mysterious Lot No 249?

A Ghost Story for Christmas has a long-standing history on BBC, dating back to its inception in 1968 with Jonathan Miller’s adaptation of M.R. James’s “Whistle and I’ll Come to You.” In recent years, under the creative vision of Mark Gatiss, the tradition has been revived and evolved into a cherished festive treat. Each year, viewers are gifted with new adaptations, including this year’s gripping take on Conan Doyle’s haunting tale.

The stellar cast, atmospheric setting, and masterful storytelling make A Ghost Story for Christmas a must-watch for fans of supernatural mysteries. Tune in to BBC Two on 24th December 2023 at 10:00pm to experience the bone-chilling thrills for yourself. As the clock strikes, immerse yourself in the world of Old College, where ancient secrets and restless spirits collide in a truly haunting Christmas Eve tale.

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