The Turn of the Screw (1994)

Based on The Turn of the Screw  by Henry James

Based on the Henry James ghost story and recorded at Glasgow's Tramway.

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  • Type: Adaptation
  • Channel: BBC Four
  • Duration: 1'58'44''
  • Broadcast date: 1994
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UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted

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