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1. Warnings
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The Otis family move into an old English country house, despite warnings that it is haunted. Read by Alistair McGowan.
When American Minister, Hiram B Otis signs the deeds for Canterville Chase, he not only buys a piece of English history, but he also inherits a troublesome ghost.
No sooner have Mr Otis and his family moved into their new home than they come up against this unruly spirit.
A battle of wills ensues...
Oscar Wilde's novella was first published in 1887.
Read in three parts by Alistair McGowan.
Producer: Gemma Jenkins.
Made for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ 7 and first broadcast in December 2007.
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