

Shadows
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.
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- Ep 1
1.The Future Ghost
03-09-197530mA 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.
- Ep 2
2.After School
10-09-197530mTwo 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 wr...
- Ep 3
3.The Witch's Bottle
17-09-197530mTeenager 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.
- Ep 4
4.The Waiting room
24-09-197530mA 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 o...
- Ep 5
5.An Optical Illusion
01-10-197530mThree 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.
- Ep 6
6.Dutch Schlitz's Shoes
08-10-197530mAn 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 Chic...
- Ep 7
7.The Other Window
15-10-197530mA scientist brings home a high-tech lens to amuse his children. The children can see scenes from the past through the lens.
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