The Clifton House Mystery

The Clifton House Mystery

Ended First aired 08/Oct/1978 United Kingdom English 1 season(s) 6 episode(s)
Sci-Fi & FantasyDrama
An old woman's possessions are auctioned, and orchestral conductor Timothy Clare and his family move into her large, though rather gloomy and dilapidated, old house in Bristol. It soon becomes clear that this is a house full of secrets, and that Mrs. Betterton had good reason to leave with her young granddaughter, the ethereal, otherworldly Emily; after a series of frightening experiences and disturbing discoveries - including a walled-up room containing a skeleton - the Clares realise that they are not the only occupants.
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Season 1 · Miniseries
6 episode(s) · Air date: 07/Oct/1978
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An old woman's possessions are auctioned, and orchestral conductor Timothy Clare and his family move into her large, though rather gloomy and dilapidated, old house in Bristol. It soon becomes clear that this is a house full of secrets, and that Mrs. Betterton had good reason to leave with her young granddaughter, the ethereal, otherworldly Emily; after a series of frightening experiences and disturbing discoveries - including a walled-up room containing a skeleton - the Clares realise that they are not the only occupants.

Season Overview

An old woman's possessions are auctioned, and orchestral conductor Timothy Clare and his family move into her large, though rather gloomy and dilapidated, old house in Bristol. It soon becomes clear that this is a house full of secrets, and that Mrs. Betterton had good reason to leave with her young granddaughter, the ethereal, otherworldly Emily; after a series of frightening experiences and disturbing discoveries - including a walled-up room containing a skeleton - the Clares realise that they are not the only occupants.

S1E6
Episode 6
Air date: 12/Nov/1978 · Runtime: 30 min
Summary

Milton Guest continues his ritual to try to lay the ghosts of the house to rest. The Clares feel that their home is at peace once more. The Story of the ghosts has attracted attention, and Stephen and Ben find themselves making a television appearance...

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Milton Guest continues his ritual to try to lay the ghosts of the house to rest. The Clares feel that their home is at peace once more. The Story of the ghosts has attracted attention, and Stephen and Ben find themselves making a television appearance...

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S1E4
Episode 4
Air date: 29/Oct/1978 · Runtime: 30 min
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Sheila Clare is concerned for the well-being of her children as the hauting of the family home continues. The youngsters, however, seem to be finding it all very exciting - and Stephen and Ben decide to take matters into their own hands.

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Sheila Clare is concerned for the well-being of her children as the hauting of the family home continues. The youngsters, however, seem to be finding it all very exciting - and Stephen and Ben decide to take matters into their own hands.

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Episode 3
Air date: 22/Oct/1978 · Runtime: 30 min
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Sheila Clare reluctantly admits that the terrifying incidents in the house are caused by a Poltergeist. Timothy finds himself compelled to repeat a tune on the piano, and the Clares' American dinner-party guests soon become involved in the strange occurrences...

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Sheila Clare reluctantly admits that the terrifying incidents in the house are caused by a Poltergeist. Timothy finds himself compelled to repeat a tune on the piano, and the Clares' American dinner-party guests soon become involved in the strange occurrences...

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Episode 2
Air date: 15/Oct/1978 · Runtime: 30 min
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Despite several strange experiences, the Clare family are beginning to settle into their new home. A stranger calls and seems anxious to look around...

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Despite several strange experiences, the Clare family are beginning to settle into their new home. A stranger calls and seems anxious to look around...

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S1E1
Episode 1
Air date: 08/Oct/1978 · Runtime: 30 min
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The Clare family moves into a fine, if rather dilapidated, old house in Bristol. Its previous owner, Mrs. Betterton, was clearly in a hurry to leave. The Clares are wondering why.

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The Clare family moves into a fine, if rather dilapidated, old house in Bristol. Its previous owner, Mrs. Betterton, was clearly in a hurry to leave. The Clares are wondering why.

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Sebastian Breaks
Sebastian Breaks
Timothy Clare
Ingrid Hafner
Ingrid Hafner
Sheila Clare
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Amanda Kirby
Jenny
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Joshua Le Touzel
Steven
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Robert Craig-Morgan
Ben
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Michelle Martin
Emily
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Derek Graham
Officer
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Margery Withers
Mrs Betterton
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Elizabeth Havelock
The Lady
Peter Sallis
Peter Sallis
Milton Guest
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Donald Morley
Mr Howell
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Margot Boyd
Mrs Hessey
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Ann Way
Mrs Rowley
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Douglas Coates
Mr Williamson
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Paul Nicholson
Auction Clerk
Oscar Quitak
Oscar Quitak
John G. Spangler
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Olga Lowe
Myrna Spangler
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June Barrie
Mrs Bond

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Kenneth Jones
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Hugh David
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Jeffrey Milland
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Terry Miller
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Patrick Dromgoole
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Daniel Farson
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Harry Moore
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