Mark Gatiss is adapting E. Nesbit’s “Man-Dimension in Marble” for the BBC as a part of its annual “’A Ghost Story for Christmas” anthology collection.
Titled “Girl of Stone,” the spooky Christmas particular follows Victorian newlyweds Jack and Laura.
“The couple are settling right into a small cottage in a quiet village when their idyll is overshadowed by the superstitious warnings of their housekeeper, Mrs Dorman, and the legend of the village church’s tomb effigies – a pair of marble knights who’re mentioned to rise from their slabs on Christmas Eve,” reads the logline. “Jack dismisses that is as mere folklore. However because the fateful night time attracts close to, he feels drawn to the church, leaving Laura at house, on their lonesome.”
“Girl of Stone” stars Éanna Hardwicke (“The Sixth Commandment”) as Jack Lorimer, Phoebe Horn (“The Motive and the Cue”) as Laura Lorimer, Celia Imrie (“The Thursday Homicide Membership”) as Edith Nesbit, Monica Dolan (“Sherwood”) as Mrs Dorman and Mawaan Rizwan (“Juice”) as Dr. Zubin.
Mark Gatiss (Eivind Hansen courtesy of BBC Studios)
Eivind Hansen/Courtesy of BBC Studios
Gatiss writes and directs the movie, which is his seventh “A Ghost Story for Christmas” particular. Final yr’s particular, “Lot 249,” was the very best performing present on BBC Two on Christmas Eve, drawing in 1.75 million viewers in keeping with scores physique BARB. In 2022 his particular drew 1.80 million.
“‘Girl of Stone’ is an adaptation of E Nesbit’s ‘Man-Dimension in Marble’ – the very first ghost story I ever learn!” mentioned Gatiss. “I’ve at all times needed to adapt it and am immensely happy with the best way it’s turned out. As ever, an outstanding forged and crew have labored tirelessly to convey some festive frights to the nation’s fireplace and I’m significantly happy to be celebrating the work of the good and underrated Edith Nesbit.”
“A Ghost Story for Christmas: Girl of Stone” is produced by Cute Media for BBC Two and BBC iPlayer. It was commissioned by BBC Arts. Isibéal Ballance produces for Cute Media. Mark Bell is the commissioning editor for the BBC.
BBC Studios will distribute all of Gatiss’s “Ghost Story” specials internationally.
