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Shadows is a British Supernatural television anthology series produced by Thames Television for ITV between 1975 and 1978. Extending over three seasons, it featured ghost and horror dramas for children. Guest actors included John Nettleton, Gareth Thomas, Jenny Agutter, Pauline Quirke, Brian Glover, June Brown, Rachel Herbert, Jacqueline Pearce and Gwyneth Strong. The series was also notable for reviving the character of Mr. Stabs. Notable writers for the series included J. B. Priestley, Fay Weldon and PJ Hammond.
Episodes
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- E1 The Future GhostNext upSep 3, 1975 · 30 min
Synopsis
A young Victorian woman travels to London to pursue a career in nursing. While staying at a guest house, she hears her name called from a room that doesn't exist.
Guest stars: Bernadette McKenna (Bridget), Daphne Slater (Mrs. Butler), Jane Wymark (Julia), John Nettleton (Mr Butler)
- E2 After SchoolSep 10, 1975 · 30 min
Synopsis
Two school boys get locked in their football coach's office after hours. When they pass time by filling out a class questionnaire, something tries to contact them by making them write identical answers to the questions.
Guest stars: Gareth Thomas (Benson), Rhys Powys (Poodle), Lyn Jones (Seth)
- E3 The Witch's BottleSep 17, 1975 · 30 min
Synopsis
Teenager Jill visits an old cottage once occupied by another teenager named Jill three hundred years before. The other Jill was burned alive as a witch.
Guest stars: Wendy Gifford (Catherine Woodleigh), Neville Barber (Dr. Mark Lancaster), Georgina Kean (Jill Lancaster), Jasper Jacob (Steve Lancaster)
- E4 The Waiting RoomSep 24, 1975 · 30 min
Synopsis
A young woman and her brother are stranded in a remote area late at night.They find an old 1920s train station, and wait there for the 5:30 am train. A train, which is not listed on the woman's railway schedule, unexpectedly arrives at 1:30 am.
Guest stars: Jenny Agutter (Sue), Paul Henley (Gerry), George Innes (The Railwayman), Beth Harris (The Passenger)
- E5 An Optical IllusionOct 1, 1975 · 30 min
Synopsis
Three teenagers tour a spooky old Tudor mansion just before it's about to close for the night. They hide in a secret passageway and get locked in.
Guest stars: Pauline Quirke (Dawn), James Cossins (Custodian), Richard Willis (Phil), Susie Parriss (Karen)
- E6 Dutch Schlitz's ShoesOct 8, 1975 · 30 min
Synopsis
An evil wizard burgles an old country mansion that houses a collection of strange magic items. He gets more than he bargains for when he steals a pair of shoes once owned by a Chicago gangster.
Guest stars: Russell Hunter (Mr. Stabs), Barry Stanton (Dutch Schlitz), Gordon Gostelow (Sir Arthur Inchwood), John Abineri (Inspector Rumbold), George Waring (Mr. Baxter), Valentine Dyall (Radio Voice (voice))
- E7 The Other WindowOct 15, 1975 · 30 min
Synopsis
A scientist brings home a high-tech lens to amuse his children. The children can see scenes from the past through the lens.
Guest stars: John Woodvine (Father), Sophie Ward (Jan), Gwyneth Strong (Elizabeth), Aimée Delamain (Grandmother)
Cast & crew
Created by Pamela Lonsdale
