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A Ghost Story for Christmas: Woman of Stone- A Haunting and Chilling Holiday tale
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If anyone was worried that the ‘A Ghost Story for Christmas’ dramas had ended, they can rest easy because Mark Gatiss is back with a new tale. This time the story is taken from E Nesbit's Man-Size in Marble short.
The story follows a Victorian couple who seem to be spending a normal life in their quiet village. However, things are not as they seem, and it looks like a demonic Christmas Eve legend is preying on them.
Want to know when to watch A Ghost Story for Christmas: Woman of Stone? In this article, we will discuss that as well as the plot, cast, and more in detail. So stay tuned! We will also keep updating this article with new information as and when it comes.
When and Where to Watch A Ghost Story for Christmas: Woman of Stone?
A Ghost Story for Christmas: Woman of Stone will be available on Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2025, BBC Two at 10:15 p.m. It will also be available to stream on BBC iPlayer.
What is the plot of A Ghost Story for Christmas: Woman of Stone?
A Ghost Story for Christmas: Woman of Stone is based on the 1887 short story called Man-Size in Marble by E. Nesbit. It is a story steeped in supernatural and gothic elements. The plot follows Edith Nesbit as she reflects on the events surroundings Jack and Laura Lorimer, a young Victorian couple.
Jack and Laura spend their days in a little village cottage. Their picturesque surroundings and quaint life is disrupted by the ominous warnings of their housekeeper Mrs Dorman. She tells them a curious tale of two marble tomb knights lying in the Church.
A legend says that these marble statues will return to life on Christmas Eve. Jack isn’t too bothered or swayed by this tale, which he considers to be superstitious nonsense. However, on Christmas Eve, something brings him to the Church, leaving Laura alone to face the terror.
Who is in the cast of A Ghost Story for Christmas: Woman of Stone?
- Phoebe Horn as Laura Lorimer
- Éanna Hardwicke as Jack Lorimer
- Monica Dolan as Mrs Dorman
- Celia Imrie as Edith Nesbit
- Mawaan Rizwan as Dr Zubin
Why was Man-Size in Marble Selected for TV Adaptation?
In an interview with BBC, Mark Gatiss said that the choice of story ultimately boiled down to budget constraints. He said, “As ever, I’m guided by the quality of the story and what will fit neatly into the constraints of a very tight budget and shooting schedule! This story is very contained and has a small cast so I knew we could achieve it.”
Is There a Trailer for A Ghost Story for Christmas: Woman of Stone?
Yes, and the trailer shows the housekeeper, Mrs Dorman, narrating the tale of the two marble effigies rising up on Christmas Eve. It ends with Jack Lorimer saying, “Just as the legend foretold, the men of marble are coming back here to kill!” The eerie atmosphere adds to the story. Check out the trailer below:
Filming Details and Behind the Scenes
A Ghost Story for Christmas: Woman of Stone is written and directed by Mark Gatiss. This adaptation is part of his efforts to revive ghost tales for modern audiences. In 2023, he adapted Lot No.249, which is Arthur Conan Doyle's short story set in 1881, Old College, Oxford.
In 2022, he brought to the screens A Ghost Story for Christmas: Count Magnus by M.R. James. Woman of Stone was filmed in a country estate in Berkshire in five days.
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