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Adaptation of a ghost story by MR James. 1684. John Martin is on trial for his life. Facing him, the infamous 'hanging judge' George Jeffreys. However, this is not a cut-and-dried murder case.

30 minutes

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Sun 18 Dec 202201:15
BBC Four

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Credits

DolbenPeter Capaldi
Judge JeffreysElliot Levey
John MartinWilf Scolding
Sarah ArscottSara Crowe
Thomas SnellJames Holmes
Ann ClarkJessica Temple
WriterMark Gatiss
DirectorMark Gatiss
ProducerIsibeal Ballance
Executive ProducerMark Gatiss
Executive ProducerBen Irving
Production CompanyCan Do Productions
Production CompanyAdorable Media

Broadcasts

  • Christmas Eve 201922:00
    BBC Four
  • Christmas Eve 202022:15
    BBC Two except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD
  • Christmas Eve 202023:15
    BBC Two Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only
  • Sun 18 Dec 202201:15
    BBC Four