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The Ghost Hunter

The Ghost Hunter

20006.33 Seasons18 EpisodesEnded

Overview

Roddy and Tessa Oliver, two ordinary children have their lives are turned upside down when William Povey, a shoeshine boy from Victorian England appears in Roddy's bedroom as a ghost and appeals to him for help.

Created by Ivan Jones
Written by Ivan Jones
NetworksBBC OneCBBCKiKa

Top Cast

R

Richard Hanson

De Sniff

L

Lee Godwin

William Povey

Jean Marsh

Jean Marsh

Mrs Croker

Andrew Havill

Andrew Havill

Professor Darcy

Nick Roud

Nick Roud

Sidney

About The Ghost Hunter

The Ghost Hunter is a sci-fi & fantasy, drama series that first aired in 2000. Created by Ivan Jones, it stars Richard Hanson, Lee Godwin, Jean Marsh. Roddy and Tessa Oliver, two ordinary children have their lives are turned upside down when William Povey, a shoeshine boy from Victorian England appears in Roddy's bedroom as a ghost and appeals to him for help.

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