Ghosthunters

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For the 2004 U.S. Paranormal Television version of the show with a similar theme and name but different presentation style, see Ghost Hunters.
For other uses, see Ghosthunters (disambiguation).

Ghosthunters a four-season documentary series produced by Inca Productions of Covent Garden, London, by producers Sheldon Greenberg and Eddie Babbage, was commissioned by the Discovery Channel in 1996. Presented by Ian Cashmore and narrated by William Woollard. The series was based on an idea by Sheffield based Producer Scott Barton.

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[edit] Premise

Frequently shown on the Discovery Channel and Discovery Civilizations, the first two seasons explored contemporary research in the area of field parapsychology, largely by asking prominent researchers to explain and outline their best evidential cases, and interviewing witness while placing the cases in the context of parapsychology.

Notable researchers regularly featured on the programme include professors Archie Roy, David Fontana and Peter Fenwick.

[edit] Series One episodes

All episodes were first broadcast on Sundays.

Episode Title Detail First
Broadcast
1 Legends of the Roman Legionnaires Dr. Patrick Ottaway and Jim Lyons investigate Roman ghost sightings at the Treasurer's House York and Mersea Island, Essex. 14 April 1996
2 The Mysteries of the George Examines a haunted pub in Preston, England with paranormal investigator Melanie Warren. 21 April 1996
3 The Phantoms of Chingle Hall Jason Karl examines the thirteenth century house in Lancashire which is one of Britain's most famous allegedly haunted houses. 21 April 1996
4 The Men Who Talk to Ghosts An examination of mediumship, concentrating on Eddie Burks and John Parker. 28 April 1996
5 The Invisible Intelligence Professor David Fontana examines the Cardiff case of Pete the Poltergeist which was active in the Autumn of 1992. 5 May 1996.
6 Holy Ghostbusters The Rev. Tom Willis discusses exorcism and the Deliverance Ministry and the Church's work in confronting alleged supernatural happenings. 12 May 1996

[edit] Series Two episodes

All episodes were first broadcast on Sundays.

Episode Title Detail First
Broadcast
7 Ripples in Time Parapsychologist Mary Rose Barrington of the Society for Psychical Research discusses the Wootton timeslip, and CJ Romer outlines the experience at Thetford Priory, Norfolk which provoked his interest in investigating hauntings. 26 May 1996
8 The Phantom Pilot Parapsychologist, Professor Archie Roy investigates modern tales of post mortem apparitions and crisis apparitions. 2 June 1996
9 The Haunted Ballroom John Mitchell presents a story of a haunted ballroom in York and Melanie Warren investigates the Grand Theatre in Lancaster, England. 9 June 1996
10 Tales from Dartmoor John Parker investigates Jay's Grave and Graham Wyley goes to Taw Cottage on Dartmoor. 16 June 1996.
11 The Possession 23 June 1996
12 Ghosthunters at Work Looks at The Bell Inn in Thetford, Norfolk, England with ghosthunter Tony Cornell of the Society for Psychical Research. Spiritualist Trish Robertson probes the haunting of an art school. 30 June 1996


[edit] Series Three episodes

These eight episodes were first screened between Sunday 8 December 1996 and Sunday 26 January 1997 (each episode was also repeated on the Wednesday night following the Sunday transmission).

Episode Title Detail First
Broadcast
13 Spirits of the Civil War Many modern visitors to a battlefield have reported encounters with seventeenth century soldiers. 8 December 1996
14 The Phantom Schoolmaster A Victorian school burned down, and in recent years there have been reports of strange happenings a nearby photographic studio. A seance leads to the discovery of a ghostly schoolmaster long since departed. Episode includes interview with Colin Wilson. 15 December 1996
15 Castle Leslie Castle Leslie is set on a lakeside in southern Ireland. Over the years there have been many unexplained incidents of ghostly activity with long-dead relatives. 22 December 1996
16 The Phantom Fisherman This episode follows an extraordinary trail of clues that eventually leads to the identification of a troubled spirit of an eighteenth century fisherman. 29 December 1996
17 Echoes from beyond the grave On a lonely windswept country lane, as motorcyclist met his death. But lives on? 5 January 1997
18 The Priest and the Professor A Catholic priest and a professor of psychology try to grapple with the complex problems of apparent possession by a ghostly spirit … resulting in an exorcism. 12 January 1997
19 The Spirits of Bodmin Moor The paranormal events experienced by some people who believe they have encountered King Arthur. 19 January 1997
20 The Case of the Gorton Poltergeist A look behind the scenes of one of the UK's most startling poltergeist cases. 26 January 1997

[edit] Series Four episodes

The following eight episodes were first screened between Sunday 2 February 1997 and Sunday 23 March 1997 (each episode was also repeated on the Wednesday night following the Sunday transmission).

Episode Title Detail First
Broadcast
21 The Possession A psychic looks into the mystery of a woman's physical possession by a ghostly spirit. 2 February 1997
22 The Spirits of Marston Moor An investigation into reports of sightings of soldiers long dead. 9 February 1997
23 In the Shadow of Snowdonia Follows exorcists as they are called in to restore normality to a haunted farmhouse in the Welsh valleys. They may appear tranquil, but frightening paranormal events can occur beneath the calm. 16 February 1997
24 Spectres of the Severn The River Severn is one of Britain's greatest rivers. The high concentration of local haunted dwellings has a fascinating explanation that challenges the common theory and understanding of the strange activity. CJ Romer and Dr. Serena Roney-Dougal. 23 February 1997
25 The Haunting of County Wicklow Experts investigate mysterious and ghostly encounters. Featuring a look into the tale of a drowned boy whose restless spirit haunts the area of Wicklow in Ireland, where he spent his short life. 2 March 1997
26 The Haunted Bypass A new road in Yorkshire runs across land once occupied by a monastery and there are frequent reports of shadowy figures - is it still being used by those of another age? 9 March 1997
27 Across the Great Divide An investigation into the evidence of the human mind after death. 16 March 1997
28 Battlefield of the Somme During the Battle of the Somme, hundreds of thousands of soldiers were killed. A disturbing atmosphere still hangs over the battlefield, which is visited in this programme by medium Peter Bowers. 23 March 1997