Shadows
CreatorPamela Lonsdale
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.
Seasons
3
Episodes
20
Country
United Kingdom
Status
Ended
Cast
Jenny Agutter
Sue · 1 eps
Gwyneth Strong
HoneyAnn · 2 eps
Jane Wymark
Julia · 1 eps
Clive Swift
Devine · 1 eps
Brian Glover
Jim Debbitts · 1 eps
Donald Houston
Dafydd · 1 eps
Sophie Ward
Jan · 1 eps
Alex Scott
Jonathan Brent · 1 eps
Cassandra Harris
Ismena · 1 eps
George Innes
The Railwayman · 1 eps
John Barrett
Eli · 1 eps
June Brown
Mrs. Donn · 1 eps
Margaret John
Blodwen · 1 eps
John Woodvine
Father · 1 eps
Ann Lynn
Carol · 1 eps
Joan Greenwood
Rose · 1 eps
Jasper Jacob
Steve Lancaster · 1 eps
Brian Wilde
Sliggs · 1 eps
John Abineri
Inspector Rumbold · 1 eps
Pauline Quirke
Dawn · 1 eps
Adrienne Posta
Candy · 1 eps
Duncan Lamont
Mr. Prout · 1 eps
John Nettleton
Mr Butler · 1 eps
James Cossins
Custodian · 1 eps
Shelagh Fraser
Mrs. Gaydon · 1 eps
Paul Angelis
Roddy · 1 eps
Norman Rossington
Mr Jones · 1 eps
Rachel Thomas
Myfanwy · 1 eps
Bryan Pringle
Mr. Donn · 1 eps
Ronald Hines
Dad · 1 eps
Reviews
Trailer
Official trailer
Shadows
Where to Watch
Not available for streaming yet
Episode Guide
1
The Future Ghost
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.
2
After School
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.
3
The Witch's Bottle
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.
4
The Waiting Room
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.
5
An Optical Illusion
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.
6
Dutch Schlitz's Shoes
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.
7
The Other Window
A scientist brings home a high-tech lens to amuse his children. The children can see scenes from the past through the lens.
