M.R. James: Ghost Writer

Overview

Mark Gatiss explores the intriguing psyche of M.R. James, the revered English author known for his haunting ghost stories. Delving into the life of this Victorian bachelor—whose conservative Anglican beliefs starkly contrast with his eerie narratives—Gatiss seeks to unravel the sources of James's inspiration. His journey takes him from James's Suffolk childhood home to Eton, Cambridge, and France, where he navigates through ancient churches, shadowy cloisters, and resonant libraries, all while illuminating the enduring power of James's chilling tales that continue to resonate over a century later.