The Ghost Story Book Club – Details, episodes & analysis

In Series 4, Episode 11 - our Christmas Special - join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guest, Mike Muncer in this episode (recorded live on Zoom on 7 December 2023) as we discuss two class Ghost Story for Christmas films, 'The Treasure of Abbot Thomas' (1974) and 'The Ash Tree' (1975)

Mike Muncer is the host and creator of The Evolution of Horror, a weekly podcast in which he explores the history of the horror genre by delving into particular sub-genres across several weeks. Each episode Mike is joined by a different guest: a critic, filmmaker or expert, to discuss a particular film in depth, to look at its place within a sub-genre and its impact and legacy on cinema history. Subscribe to The Evolution of Horror wherever you get your podcasts. Follow Mike on Twitter here. 

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In Series 4, Episode 10 join me, Adam Z. Robinson, as I count down ten of my favourite Ghost Stories for Christmas! What are your favourites? Tell me on Twitter and Facebook. 

Welcome to The Ghost Story Book Club Series 4! In Series 4, Episode 1 join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guest, Rachel Fairburn as we discuss 'Man-Size in Marble' by E. Nesbit.

Rachel Fairburn is a comedian. Along with Kiri Pritchard McLean, she co-created and co-hosts All Killa No Filla, a smash-hit podcast with a huge international following. Rachel has appeared regularly at the Edinburgh Fringe since 2014, with 6 critically acclaimed solo shows under her belt including ‘The Wolf at the Door’ and ‘The People’s Princess’. She’s also toured the country extensively with her shows. Her podcast Ghoul Guide, in which she and her producer Clarissa visit various reportedly haunted locations in the the UK, was released last year and is available, along with All Killa No Filla, wherever you get your podcasts.

Rachel’s latest touring show, Showgirl, is on the road at the moment and you can see the dates and details at www.rachelfairburn.com. 

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In Series 3, Episode 12 join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guest, Rhianna Dhillon as we discuss 'The Lady's Maid's Bell' by Edith Wharton.

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In Series 3, Episode 11 - our Christmas Special - join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guest, Mike Muncer in this episode (recorded live on Zoom on 2 December 2022) as we discuss two class Ghost Story for Christmas films, 'The Stalls of Barchester' (1971) and 'Lost Hearts' (1973)

Mike Muncer is the host and creator of The Evolution of Horror, a weekly podcast in which he explores the history of the horror genre by delving into particular sub-genres across several weeks. Each episode Mike is joined by a different guest: a critic, filmmaker or expert, to discuss a particular film in depth, to look at its place within a sub-genre and its impact and legacy on cinema history. Subscribe to The Evolution of Horror wherever you get your podcasts. Follow Mike on Twitter here. 

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In Series 3, Episode 10 join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guest, James Swanton as we discuss 'The Room in the Tower' by E. F. Benson

James Swanton is an award-winning actor and writer, increasingly recognised for his attempts to frighten people. He has so far been responsible for Sikes & Nancy (Trafalgar Studios, West End), Frankenstein's Creature (FrightFest, Leicester Square) and Ghost Stories for Christmas (Charles Dickens Museum). He was also the face of evil in the lockdown smash Host (Shudder). James is currently performing 'The Chimes' and 'The Haunted Man' at The Dickens Museum. For tickets and info, visit www.dickensmuseum.com. Follow James on Twitter here. Visit James's website here. 

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In Series 3, Episode 9 join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guest, Emily Klassen as we discuss 'They' by Rudyard Kipling. 

Emily Klassen is a classical soprano and actor living in Toronto, Canada. She specializes in music from the Baroque period and has performed extensively at home and abroad. She made her worldwide television debut on the critically acclaimed NBC series “Hannibal” where she performed an excerpt from Handel’s “Piangerò la sorte mia.”

Website: www.emilyklassen.com
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Content Warning: Some versions of this story (including, I believe, the original) have an instance of a very offensive racist word and other offensive terms. I believe some of the audio versions have omitted these words. The story also deals with themes of child death.

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Monday 12 December, Genesis Cinema, an exclusive live ghost story reading plus screenings of Whistle and I'll Come to You and A Warning to the Curious.

A Christmas Carol: BOOK YOUR TICKETS HERE

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In Series 3, Episode 8 join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guest, Andrew Michael Hurley as we discuss 'The Cicerones' by Robert Aickman.

Andrew Michael Hurley is currently based in Lancashire. His first novel, The Loney, was originally published by Tartarus Press as a 300-copy limited-edition, before being republished by John Murray. It went on to sell in twenty languages, win the Costa Best First Novel Award and Book of the Year at the British Book Industry Awards. Devil's Day, his second novel, was picked as a Book of the Year in five newspapers and won the Encore Award. Starve Acre was published by John Murray in 2019, with a film adaptation starring Morfydd Clark and Matt Smith in production. Andrew also wrote a short story for The Haunting Season, a best-selling anthology of ghostly and gothic tales published by Sphere in 2020. His audio series Voices in the Valley is available now on BBC Sounds. 

Be part of our Christmas Special Live-stream on Friday 2 December in which Mike Muncer and I will discuss the films The Stalls of Barchester (1971) and Lost Hearts (1973). Simply join my Patreon and you'll be given free access! Join here. 

Book your tickets for my event with The Evolution of Horror Presents here. 
Monday 12 December, Genesis Cinema, an exclusive live ghost story reading plus screenings of Whistle and I'll Come to You and A Warning to the Curious.

A Christmas Carol: BOOK YOUR TICKETS HERE

Live at Barons Court Theatre, 7-24 December.
Use the code GHOSTCLUB22 for a discount on tickets

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Follow me on Twitter:
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Join the discussion on Facebook:
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In Series 3, Episode 7 join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guest, Becky Darke as we discuss 'The Lost Ghost' by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman.

Becky Darke is a podcaster, writer, presenter and programmer with her sights on film, horror and the ‘90s. You can find Becky on the podcasts Don’t Point That Horror At Me, Return to Eerie Indiana, The Evolution of Horror and The Final Girls. Follow Becky on Twitter: @bunnydarke

Be part of our Christmas Special Live-stream on Friday 2 December in which Mike Muncer and I will discuss the films The Stalls of Barchester (1971) and Lost Hearts (1973). Simply join my Patreon and you'll be given free access! Join here. 

Check out Becky's Evolution of Horror Presents events here.

Book your tickets for my event with The Evolution of Horror Presents here. 
Monday 12 December, Genesis Cinema, an exclusive live ghost story reading plus screenings of Whistle and I'll Come to You and A Warning to the Curious.

A Christmas Carol: BOOK YOUR TICKETS HERE

Live at Barons Court Theatre, 7-24 December.
Use the code GHOSTCLUB22 for a discount on tickets

SUPPORT ME ON PATREON
www.patreon.com/adamzrobinson

Follow me on Twitter:
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Join the discussion on Facebook:
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