Mark Gatiss Adapts Man-Size in Marble as BBC Christmas Ghost Story

Story by K.J. Yossman

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Iconic horror writer Mark Gatiss crafts a chilling new Victorian ghost story for the BBC's annual holiday tradition

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Gatiss is adapting the classic 19th century short story 'Man-Size in Marble' by Edith Nesbit, putting a twist on the original with a tale of newlyweds Jack and Laura
The spooky Christmas special, titled 'Woman of Stone', centers on the couple's idyllic country cottage being haunted by supernatural forces

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Mark Gatiss, Edith Nesbit, BBC, "Man-Size in Marble", "Woman of Stone"