Series 3
The Ghosts of Motley Hall

Series 3

1978 episodes

Episodes

1

Family Tree

Jan 29, 197826m

American couple Darlene and Marvin Dewey are trying to trace Darlene's family tree; Sir George's brother Albert married Darlene's great-great grandmother, his older sister Alexandra never married but legend tells that his younger sister Clara eloped with an American and Mrs Dewey wants to know the truth. She has all sorts of gadgets to get in touch with spirits as she wants to ask Sir George.

2

Ghost Writer

Feb 5, 197826m

A film crew descend on Motley Hall as historian St John Desmond details the house's history for School television, but as they portray incidents from Motley's past, the ghosts notice that the historian has it wrong. Can they, with the help of faithful Mr Gudgin, set the record straight before the name of Uproar is blackened forever?

3

Skeleton in the Cupboard: Part 1

Feb 12, 197826m

The other ghosts feel that Sir George is becoming a tyrant and want to teach him some humility. Sir George seems to have an adverse reaction to his sister Alexandra's croquet mallet. The ghosts wonder what the story is behind this and if it can help them get out from under George's rule.

4

Skeleton in the Cupboard: Part 2

Feb 19, 197826m

Alexandra Uproar is cold towards the other ghosts and bosses over Sir George; Matt has an idea of how to get her out, if Sir George can do what is required.

5

Party Piece

Feb 26, 197826m

Mr Gudgin installs a piano in the hall and the ghosts plan a night of musical entertainment. The piano once belonged to composer Ludwig Stumpf, who doesn't want anyone else—dead or alive—to play it.

6

Narcissus Bullock's Bell

Mar 5, 197826m

Mr Gudgin is doing a spot of gardening and digs up an old bell buried by highwayman Captain Narcissus Bullock, (a former companion of Fanny Uproar. If the bell is rung, it banishes ghosts. Narcissus wants to ring it so that he and Fanny can preside over the hall and entertain all sorts of unscrupulous spirits, but the other ghosts are Fanny's friends.

Other Seasons