A Ghost of a Chance

Three children try to fight against the destruction of a local historic landmark. They are helped by a group of friendly ghosts.

Cast

Jimmy Edwards

as Sir Jocelyn

Patricia Hayes

as Miss Woollie

Graham Stark

as Thomas Dogood

Bernard Cribbins

as Ron

Ronnie Barker

as Mr. Prendergast

John Bluthal

as Mayor's Assistant

Terry Scott

as Mr. Perry

Stephen Brown

as Mike

Mark Ward

as John

Cheryl Vidgen

as Jane

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