TOM'S MIDNIGHT GARDEN - Part Two - "Are You A Ghost?" (1973)
Originally broadcast 14th January 1974
Written by Philippa Pearce
Dramatized by John Tully
Synopsis - Tom goes to stay with his Aunt & Uncle after his brother Peter contracts measles - Tom grows increasingly bored whilst in isolation as there is no garden to play in. Late one night Tom hears a clock chime thirteen times & proceeds to investigate downstairs only to discover a huge mysterious garden outside inhabited by Ghosts - follow this captivating story over three episodes.
Starring -
Nicky Bridge as Tom Long
John Franklyn as Abel
Adrienne Byrne as Hattie Melbourne
Anne Ridler as Aunt Grace Melbourne
Nigel Rathbone as Edgar Melbourne
Stephen Hawkins (Barty as a Child)
Charles West as Uncle Alan
Myvanwy Jenn as Aunt Gwen
Margot Macalaster as Mrs. Bartholomew
Diana Payan as Mrs. Byers
TOM'S MIDNIGHT GARDEN was originally written by Philippa Pearce & made into a children's drama several times in 1968, 1974 and 1988 - the 1974 BBC adaption is the version I have the most fondest memories of as a child when first screened on ABCTV in Australia.
Originally broadcast 14th January 1974
Written by Philippa Pearce
Dramatized by John Tully
Synopsis - Tom goes to stay with his Aunt & Uncle after his brother Peter contracts measles - Tom grows increasingly bored whilst in isolation as there is no garden to play in. Late one night Tom hears a clock chime thirteen times & proceeds to investigate downstairs only to discover a huge mysterious garden outside inhabited by Ghosts - follow this captivating story over three episodes.
Starring -
Nicky Bridge as Tom Long
John Franklyn as Abel
Adrienne Byrne as Hattie Melbourne
Anne Ridler as Aunt Grace Melbourne
Nigel Rathbone as Edgar Melbourne
Stephen Hawkins (Barty as a Child)
Charles West as Uncle Alan
Myvanwy Jenn as Aunt Gwen
Margot Macalaster as Mrs. Bartholomew
Diana Payan as Mrs. Byers
TOM'S MIDNIGHT GARDEN was originally written by Philippa Pearce & made into a children's drama several times in 1968, 1974 and 1988 - the 1974 BBC adaption is the version I have the most fondest memories of as a child when first screened on ABCTV in Australia.
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