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Ghosts in the Machine

2009-10-27 · 60 min · Not rated

Documentary · Horror

Documentary charting the history of the supernatural on British TV, revisiting classic ghost stories and controversial shows. Contributors include Derren Brown and Yvette Fielding.

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Directors
Rachel Boyd
Production companies
BBC
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

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Derren BrownDerren BrownHimself
Jane AsherJane AsherHerself
Kenneth CopeKenneth CopeHimself
Yvette FieldingYvette FieldingHerself
Mark GatissMark GatissHimself
Sarah GreeneSarah GreeneHerself
Jonathan MillerJonathan MillerHimself
Bill PatersonBill PatersonHimself
Robert HardyRobert HardyNarrator

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