The Stone Tape is absolutely brilliant. Given that it aired on Christmas, I can see why the mistake was made. Given though that the show aired in the 7 weeks leading up to Christmas with the Monday being only one day off the normal airing date of Sunday, it seems odd to seperate it out from the series if it was a part of it. I suppose thought as it wasn't originally written for the show, but assigned to it, maybe that was a more a means of getting it made, than it actually being a part of the anthology aspect.
A friend of mine from my time in London in the late 1970s early1980s swore blind that the inspiration for the plot device in the Exorcist where the windows are totally blacked out and stuck shut came from an experience they had during a séance in Portsmouth. The claimed they has shared the experience with the author of that episode and they incorporated it into the plot. There are two pieces of footage from Nationwide I would dearly love to see again. The archaeologist's widow and daughter telling their tale of "the artefacts from the stone circle dig and the Herne figure" and the clip where, after sniggering and generally being snarky about "Fairy sightings in the UK" they turn to Valerie Singleton and she drops the bomb. "Oh, I'm not so sure, I saw something as a child that, to this day, I'm still unsure of"
I certainly recall watching each episode of this series when it was originally broadcast. The Exorcism is the one that has stuck with me all these years and I was miffed to miss it when it was re-shown. Especially a scene where, I think, they realise that they can't open either the door or the window.
I've been meaning to look into Dead of Night for a while--I first stumbled across it a couple years ago--but I had no idea so few episodes survived. What a shame. Definitely going to check out what remains.
The totally black windows thing also recalls an earlier ghost story which takes place in the middle of a British city. A house recently rented is found by the postman to have absolutely black windows, and letters vanish when posted, as if cut off by darkness just inside the letterbox. Eventually, the narrator and some others investigate, getting keys from the lessor. The front door opens inwards, leaving a black rectangle, which is enough to scare away a group of curious onlookers. The house is indeed entirely black inside, and is like being inside a block of black glass. Eventually, with ropes and careful exploration, like climbing a mountain in the night, several people are discovered sat around a table in an upstairs room, all quite dead and fixed in place. A real problem for the man who wishes to sell the house...
We covered this series for one of our earliest podcast episodes, and again in a special discussing our most favorites of the first 100 episodes. We're huge fans of Brit TV horror!
In the 70s, in America, we had a pretty good series called Ghost Stories. It used to be shown on Saturday afternoons. The series had become a "spin off" of the TV movie "Sweet, Sweet Rachel". Many of the episodes are available on here, if you ever need something to watch. 😊
'A Woman Sobbing' has a time-slip aspect that seems to fit with quite a few ghost stories about couples, homes and generations. In it's way, this is closer to 'Minuke' than I expected. Ancient grievances, still relevant today, 'civilisation' causing them to be rejected or pushed down and repressed. There's many a Japanese Ghost story that's about the crimes against women, too.
I came across this series in 2007 when Exorcism was repeated on BBC. I now watch it every Christmas. I got the DVD but found the other two stories rather boring.
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I remember a British anthology series that played during the summer in the US in the late 60s or early 70s. One e[isode was about a guy stranded on an island after a few weeks a beautiful woman shows up. then another man shows up, shades of Roger Cormans Last woman on earth. there's a double twist ending that astonished my 12 year old brain. it played on one of the big 3 networks, The beginning of each show had a person whistling which was creepy as heck. I just cant remember the title.
@@trevormillar1576 Terrific series which is worthy of a proper DVD release. At least all the episodes still exist. "Matakitis Is Coming" is genuinely scary!
Still could be, but for their proprietal videotape formats and lack of vision of their politically-appointed masters. The BBC streaming service might not be selling to Disney.
I remember The Exorcist, although not the other Dead of Night episodes mentioned. I was very disappointed in The Exorcist, which at the time I found more irritating than scary. It was a feature of the BBC then to only portray middle-class “posh” people in TV shows, so as a member of the UK’s lumpen proletariat I couldn’t identify with the bunch of wealthy bores portrayed in the episode. I feel as if The Exorcist was remade at some time with a different cast; I’m sure I’ve seen another version of it. But, again, I don’t particularly like the story.
I'm glad it's not just me who possibly recalls a different version of this one. I remember a scene where the 4 people are sitting having a drink and one notices the shadow of someone (or something) slowly ascending the stairs. Only, when the others turn round to look, it's gone.
“Younger, blonder more attractive woman”… why add hair color to that though? What does that have to do with anything? lol just say younger and attractive woman.
The Stone Tape is absolutely brilliant. Given that it aired on Christmas, I can see why the mistake was made. Given though that the show aired in the 7 weeks leading up to Christmas with the Monday being only one day off the normal airing date of Sunday, it seems odd to seperate it out from the series if it was a part of it. I suppose thought as it wasn't originally written for the show, but assigned to it, maybe that was a more a means of getting it made, than it actually being a part of the anthology aspect.
A friend of mine from my time in London in the late 1970s early1980s swore blind that the inspiration for the plot device in the Exorcist where the windows are totally blacked out and stuck shut came from an experience they had during a séance in Portsmouth. The claimed they has shared the experience with the author of that episode and they incorporated it into the plot. There are two pieces of footage from Nationwide I would dearly love to see again. The archaeologist's widow and daughter telling their tale of "the artefacts from the stone circle dig and the Herne figure" and the clip where, after sniggering and generally being snarky about "Fairy sightings in the UK" they turn to Valerie Singleton and she drops the bomb. "Oh, I'm not so sure, I saw something as a child that, to this day, I'm still unsure of"
With most of this and into the unknown wiped, and Late Night Horror wiped, we're lucky we've still got all the Ghost Stories for Christmas left!
When TV was TV. The difference between then and now is night and day.
Wow I remember watching these on tv as a kid, they really stuck in my head, thanks for this!
Thank you for the video. I didn’t know about this series
This was entertaining, thank you for the recommendations.
I really hope the Beeb re show these remaining episodes. They look great. Thx for bringing this to light.
Thank you for this. I just found it on here and I'm going to watch. 👍🏾
it easy to see the budget was minimal but, the production gave it´s best & it worked.
I absolutely loved this, thank you! I've subscribed 😊
I certainly recall watching each episode of this series when it was originally broadcast. The Exorcism is the one that has stuck with me all these years and I was miffed to miss it when it was re-shown. Especially a scene where, I think, they realise that they can't open either the door or the window.
Love the production on this bud well done
There is a great radio production of The Exorcism that was previously on UA-cam.
I've been meaning to look into Dead of Night for a while--I first stumbled across it a couple years ago--but I had no idea so few episodes survived. What a shame. Definitely going to check out what remains.
I just subbed. Cool video. I loved this series so much.
The totally black windows thing also recalls an earlier ghost story which takes place in the middle of a British city. A house recently rented is found by the postman to have absolutely black windows, and letters vanish when posted, as if cut off by darkness just inside the letterbox.
Eventually, the narrator and some others investigate, getting keys from the lessor. The front door opens inwards, leaving a black rectangle, which is enough to scare away a group of curious onlookers.
The house is indeed entirely black inside, and is like being inside a block of black glass.
Eventually, with ropes and careful exploration, like climbing a mountain in the night, several people are discovered sat around a table in an upstairs room, all quite dead and fixed in place.
A real problem for the man who wishes to sell the house...
This sounds like the plot of Luis Bunuel's film "The Exterminating Angel".
Does anyone remember "An Exorcism", in which a cottage full of yuppies starved to death during a dinner party?
I do, it left an impression all right. As did the Stone Tape
Traumatized me for sure. I love it now.
I’ve seen it.
The extended audio play recorded for radio is also very good.
Have you not watched the video?
Yes it's on UA-cam
Excellent vid, I'll look for the DVD...but what's with the subliminal image around 10:45?
I saw that too! I was so confused when it flashed on screen and I'm not sure where it would have come from.
Glad we’re not being haunted 😂
I may have just added that for a spooky little meme lol - a reference to the film Don't Worry Darling ;)
We covered this series for one of our earliest podcast episodes, and again in a special discussing our most favorites of the first 100 episodes. We're huge fans of Brit TV horror!
In the 70s, in America, we had a pretty good series called Ghost Stories.
It used to be shown on Saturday afternoons.
The series had become a "spin off" of the TV movie "Sweet, Sweet Rachel".
Many of the episodes are available on here, if you ever need something to watch. 😊
Great review .
'A Woman Sobbing' has a time-slip aspect that seems to fit with quite a few ghost stories about couples, homes and generations.
In it's way, this is closer to 'Minuke' than I expected. Ancient grievances, still relevant today, 'civilisation' causing them to be rejected or pushed down and repressed.
There's many a Japanese Ghost story that's about the crimes against women, too.
There's a radio drama called "Bad Memories" starring Nicola Walker, which is a ghost story with timeslip elements and genuinely terrifying
Clive swift aka Richard Bucket
Poor Richard. 😄
what a lot of doctor who connections this show has with Robert Holme's and innes Loyd
What's with @10:44 ? and the strange subliminal couple in bed got to do with the price of fish?
What was that at 10.45?
I came across this series in 2007 when Exorcism was repeated on BBC. I now watch it every Christmas. I got the DVD but found the other two stories rather boring.
Lovely piece. RE Telecined. Its pronounced tellysinnyed not tellysigned. I'm a horrid pedant I know. But your content is so good, I cant help myself. Thanks again. 🙂Subscribed
@@stevenmcnicoll5060 I've made that mistake again and again haha
Actually I think I prefer The Exorcism to The Exorcist.
I never quite got what all the fuss was about The Exorcist.
It was pretty new at the time. Plus, the spinal tap scene is what actually really freaked most people out.
I remember a British anthology series that played during the summer in the US in the late 60s or early 70s. One e[isode was about a guy stranded on an island after a few weeks a beautiful woman shows up. then another man shows up, shades of Roger Cormans Last woman on earth. there's a double twist ending that astonished my 12 year old brain. it played on one of the big 3 networks, The beginning of each show had a person whistling which was creepy as heck. I just cant remember the title.
It was "Journey Into The Unknown", and it was made by Hammer Films and shown on ITV.
I thought "The Exorcism" was ripped off from Luis Bunuel's film "The Exterminating Angel".
@@trevormillar1576 Terrific series which is worthy of a proper DVD release. At least all the episodes still exist. "Matakitis Is Coming" is genuinely scary!
Remember when the BBC actually put out good television?
Still could be, but for their proprietal videotape formats and lack of vision of their politically-appointed masters.
The BBC streaming service might not be selling to Disney.
No strictly or I'm a celebrity in sight
Any word of "Mystery & Imagination"?
It shall be reviewed in the future
The 'Candlelight Supper' was simply a disaster!
Shameful waste of some great programmes.
I remember The Exorcist, although not the other Dead of Night episodes mentioned. I was very disappointed in The Exorcist, which at the time I found more irritating than scary. It was a feature of the BBC then to only portray middle-class “posh” people in TV shows, so as a member of the UK’s lumpen proletariat I couldn’t identify with the bunch of wealthy bores portrayed in the episode. I feel as if The Exorcist was remade at some time with a different cast; I’m sure I’ve seen another version of it. But, again, I don’t particularly like the story.
I'm glad it's not just me who possibly recalls a different version of this one. I remember a scene where the 4 people are sitting having a drink and one notices the shadow of someone (or something) slowly ascending the stairs. Only, when the others turn round to look, it's gone.
The Exorcism is an excellent piece of Left-wing drama.
Sorry,but The Exorcist is an overrated bore,imho
“Younger, blonder more attractive woman”… why add hair color to that though? What does that have to do with anything? lol just say younger and attractive woman.