These annual ghost stories \u2013 which have previously included The Tractate Middoth (in 2013) and Martin\u2019s Close (2019) \u2013 have alternated between MR James adaptations and original stories inspired by the great author\u2019s work. This year, Gatiss is serving up another adaptation, having scrapped an original story<\/a> set in a hospital when it was felt to be inappropriate in the age of COVID. \u201cThe BBC had originally asked for another original, which I wrote, but it was very grim, set in a hospital, largely concerned with old people dying, and I thought, d\u2019you know, I think now what we need is another MR James!\u201d he explained back in March.<\/p>\n This year\u2019s outing is The Mezzotint, James\u2019 1904 tale about an artwork that may have taken on a form of supernatural life. But when does it air, and who\u2019s in the cast? Read on for all the latest on this festive frightfest.<\/p>\n A Ghost Story for Christmas: The Mezzotint will air on Christmas Eve (Friday, 24th December) at 10:30pm on BBC Two and will also be available on BBC iPlayer.<\/p>\n Leading the cast of The Mezzotint is Rory Kinnear (No Time to Die<\/a>) as Edward Williams, joined by Robert Bathurst (Cold Feet) as Garwood, Frances Barber (Doctor Who<\/a>) as Mrs Ambrigail, John Hopkins (Poldark) as Binks, Emma Cunniffe (Roadkill) as Mrs Filcher, Nikesh Patel (Starstruck) as Nisbet and Tommaso Di Vinenzo \u00a0(Dracula<\/a>).<\/p>\n Gatiss has written and directed the 30-minute special, which was produced by Isibeal Ballance with music by Blair Mowat.<\/p>\n The Mezzotint was filmed in early 2021 in the South of England, mostly in Harrow, London. \u201cWe were very blessed with Harrow, because it was like a studio,\u201d Gatiss told RadioTimes.com<\/strong>. \u201cI mean, everything was within about a quarter of a mile, even the golf course. That\u2019s the sort of creative thinking that is very useful.\u201d<\/p> The BBC has released a short, scene-setting teaser for The Mezzotint, which you can check out below \u2013 though we\u2019d advise watching with the lights on. Brrrrrr.<\/p>\nThe Mezzotint BBC release date<\/strong><\/h2>\n
The Mezzotint cast<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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The Mezzotint trailer<\/strong><\/h2>\n