The Clifton House Mystery, 1978
The Clifton House Mystery is a children’s cult television supernatural drama series that ran for 6 episodes in 1978.
The series benefitted from some eerie special effects, a twist-laden plot and a highly atmospheric setting. The show was made by HTV – who at the time were renowned for producing inventive children’s drama with supernatural themes and a slightly sinister edge.
Summary
When the Clare family move into an old Bristol townhouse, the children discover a mysterious sealed room – and the skeleton inside.
When a number of strange incidents then start to occur an eccentric but good-natured ghost hunter by the name of Milton Guest who is called upon to exorcise the restless spirits that are soon driving the family to distraction.
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Cast
Sebastian Breaks – Timothy Clare
Ingrid Hafner – Sheila Clare
Peter Sallis – Milton Guest
Details
Channel: ITV
Created By: Leonard White
Written By: Daniel Farson and Harry Moore