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Episode 4 - Ghostwatch: The Play That Traumatised A Nation
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This episode contains light spoilers for "Ghostwatch".
In this episode Val discusses the infamous BBC tv play "Ghostwatch" which generated panic and alarm in Britain when it aired nearly 30 years ago, causing cases of PTSD and even one suicide.
Why was this film so effective? What made it one of the most prophetic tv shows ever made? What happens when a family is terrorised by a Glory Hole?
We're not making this up. A Glory Hole.
Join The Retro Podcast Massacre for an honest assessment of a genuine tv phenomenon, and learn why you should NEVER trust children's tv presenters.
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