Series synopsis
The Clifton House Mystery is a British sci-fi & fantasy drama television series that premiered on ITV1 on October 8, 1978. It ended on November 12, 1978. It was created by Leonard White. It stars Sebastian Breaks, Ingrid Hafner, Amanda Kirby and Joshua Le Touzel.
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 ...
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Sebastian Breaks as Timothy Clare
- Ingrid Hafner as Sheila Clare
- Amanda Kirby as Jenny
- Joshua Le Touzel as Steven
- Robert Craig-Morgan as Ben
Guest cast
- Michelle Martin as Emily
- Derek Graham as Officer
- Margery Withers as Mrs Betterton
- Elizabeth Havelock as The Lady
- Peter Sallis as Milton Guest
- Donald Morley as Mr Howell
- Margot Boyd as Mrs Hessey
- Ann Way as Mrs Rowley
- Douglas Coates as Mr Williamson
- Paul Nicholson as Auction Clerk
- Oscar Quitak as John G. Spangler
- Olga Lowe as Myrna Spangler
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | October 7, 1978 | November 12, 1978 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 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. |
October 8, 1978 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Despite several strange experiences, the Clare family are beginning to settle into their new home. A stranger calls and seems anxious to look around... |
October 15, 1978 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 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... |
October 22, 1978 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ITV1 |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 8, 1978 |
| Last aired | November 12, 1978 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | ended |