Never Trust a Ghost 

Marty sees James Howarth being murdered but when Jeff summons the police at Marty's behest Howarth is apparently alive and well. Marty finds out that 'Howarth' and his wife are impostors ... See full summary »

Director:

Leslie Norman

Writers:

Dennis Spooner (creator), Tony Williamson (screenplay)

Stars:

Mike Pratt, Kenneth Cope, Annette Andre

Cast

Episode complete credited cast:
Mike Pratt	...	Jeff Randall
Kenneth Cope	...	Marty Hopkirk
Annette Andre	...	Jeannie Hopkirk
Peter Vaughan	...	James Howarth
Caroline Blakiston	...	Karen Howarth
Donald Morley	...	Inspector Clayton
Philip Madoc	...	Rawlins
Edina Ronay	...	Sandra
Brian Oulton	...	Dr. Plevitt

Storyline

Marty sees James Howarth being murdered but when Jeff summons the police at Marty's behest Howarth is apparently alive and well. Marty finds out that 'Howarth' and his wife are impostors who have murdered the real James and Karen Howarth and hidden the corpses in the basement. However, when the police come to investigate, the murderers, who are spies out to get a list of all known British agents - have disposed of them and Jeff is discredited. He begins to doubt Marty's sanity and sends him to a ghost expert, Dr. Plevitt, who can actually see him. The doctor is impressed when Marty passes his 'ghost test' with flying colours and rings the police, who finally arrest the killers as they are about to get rid of Jeff.

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Genres:

Action | Comedy | Crime | Drama | Fantasy | Mystery

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Details

Language:

English

Release Date:

12 October 1969 (UK)

Filming Locations:

Associated British Elstree Studios, Shenley Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Incorporated Television Company (ITC)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

51 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Body count: 2.

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Goofs

When Jeff and Marty arrive at the offices, a brick wall and some doors are visible, but in the next shot, these are replaced by a grey wooden warehouse effect.

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Soundtracks

Midnite Sax
Composed by Roger-Roger
Performed by Roger Roger And His Orchestra (uncredited)

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