Number 13
Date: 2006
Director: Pier Wilkie
Production Company: British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
Stars: Greg Wise, Paul Freeman, David Burke, Tom Burke
Location(s): Buckinghamshire, Hampshire, Kent
Region(s): South East M-Q
Storyline:
Visiting to authenticate historical papers in a Cathedral town, an academic stays in room 12 at a local hotel, disregarding the lack of a number 13 as superstition.
Additional Information:
Page compiled by Phil Wilkinson
An episode broadcast as part of the BBC’s ‘A Ghost Story for Christmas’ series
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The story opens with a view of the city where Professor Anderson has been asked to authenticate documents found at the Cathedral. The Grade I listed Knole, a mid-15th century house situated in Knole Park at Sevenoaks in Kent.
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A carriage draws up outside the Golden Lion Hotel. Dorney Court at Dorney in Buckinghamshire.
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The Hotel Porter (Anton Saunders) opens the carriage door for Professor Anderson (Greg Wise) to alight. Outside Dorney Court, a Grade I listed Tudor manor house.
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After settling into room 12 and paying his bill in advance as requested by Gunton the proprietor, Professor Anderson leaves the hotel. Water Close in Winchester, Hampshire.
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Considered to be an authority, the Professor heads to the Cathedral to look over papers from the Cromwellian era. Water Close with Colebrook Street visible in the distance.
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Turning through an archway, the Oxford academic walks on. Water Close with Winchester Cathedral in the left background.
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Professor Anderson makes his way into the Cathedral where he meets Harrington, the archivist. Winchester Cathedral in Hampshire.
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Taking a rest from perusing documents dating from the 8th century, the Professor finds a sealed envelope in a hole behind a bookcase. Winchester Cathedral, seen from the north.
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Professor Anderson returns to the hotel where, after retiring, he hears laughter coming from behind the panelled wall of his room on which a shadow appears. Dorney Court also appears in 'Father Came Too', 'The Black Cat', 'Sliding Doors', 'Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels', 'The Missionary' and 'Norbert Smith: A Life'.
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The next morning, the Professor asks Harrington about Nicholas Francken, before attempting to track down the much maligned Bishop Wargrave. The West Front of Winchester Cathedral. Other views of the Cathedral appear in 'Stranger in the House' and 1974's 'Brief Encounter'.
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After a fitful nights sleep during which he discovers the previously unseen door to room 13, the Professor finds Harrington (Paul Freeman) waiting or him near the hotel.