The tale of a mysterious mask made of silk and skin. Sheila Hodgson's adaptation of MR James's story. Stars David March. Show more

4 Extra Debut. When a student stays at an old Suffolk inn, he is intrigued by a strange white stone and a locked bedroom. Read by James Aubrey. From June 1986. Show more

Derek Jacobi introduces the tale of a curious artefact found in the ruins of a Knights Templar church. Stars Jamie Glover.

Derek Jacobi introduces the classic ghost story of Doctor Rant and the strange goings-on in the library. Stars Sam Dale. From December 2007. Show more

Derek Jacobi introduces the classic tale of orphan Stephen's haunted dreams of two ghostly figures. Stars James D'Arcy. From December 2007. Show more

Derek Jacobi introduces a ghostly tale of the Goodmans, who unwittingly open a doorway to a turbulent past. Stars Anton Lesser. From December 2007. Show more

A man recalls spooky events from 1870 involving his old teacher. What is "the well among the yews"? Read by Benjamin Whitrow.

A collector of antiquities finds a priceless ancient book. But something evil lies within its pages. Read by Benjamin Whitrow. Show more

Inspired by a fragment of his writing, Sheila Hodgson provides MR James with a ghostly encounter at Christmas. With David March. Show more

Embroiled in a public controversy with a black magic charlatan, Montague gets an apology masking a curse. Stars Conrad Phillips. Show more

A man recalls ghostly events in 1870 involving his old teacher. What is "the well among the yews"? Read by Benjamin Whitrow. Show more

Why are the Chittendens so pleased to be rid of their rather splendid miniature mansion? Read by Benjamin Whitrow. Show more

Mr Thompson decides to explore the rooms at the inn where he's staying. Perhaps he shouldn't. Read by Benjamin Whitrow. Show more

A young orphan is given a home by his elderly cousin. But how hospitable is the old man? Read by Benjamin Whitrow. Show more

A collector of antiquities finds a priceless ancient book. But something evil lies within its pages. Read by Benjamin Whitrow. Show more

Professor Parkins uncovers a very curious artefact. Special effects by the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. Starring Michael Hordern. Show more

A keen amateur archaeologist begins to regret his insatiable curiosity over an ancient relic. Read by Alex Jennings. Show more

Will the trial of Squire George Martin need help from beyond the grave to convict him of murder? Stars Donald Wolfit. From 1963. Show more

Derek Jacobi introduces another classic ghost tale. Why doesn't Doctor Anderson's hotel have a room 13? Stars Julian Rhind-Tutt. From December 2007. Show more

Out for revenge on the recipients of his estate, a conniving old man causes havoc from beyond the grave. Stars Peter Howell. Show more