That doesn’t surprise me, it’s a heck of a creepy one. The boy with dark hair is really spooky. I have the dvd box set, I don’t often watch that one. 😂
I have exactly the same memory. I’d watched the odd clips of Hammer films as child but Lost Hearts was the first time I remember feeling so affected with a lasting fear, an atmosphere that stayed with me.
Brilliant that Sean. I remember the original well. Really atmospheric. I used to visit Happisburgh quite often when I lived in Norwich. It is fast disappearing into the sea, so it was really nice to see it once more. Even as you and I, Bri. X
Thanks, old pal. Yes, I love Happisburgh. The town also has a connection with Sir Arthur Conon Doyal. I was going to mention it in the video, but I would have strayed too far from the subject. Speak soon. Bowels there of x
Thanks very much for this. The chaps who make "A Podcast for the Curious" made a short film on the subject, which I think is still available on RUclips. Very sad to see the vandalised cottage, so much worse since their filming of it. (has anyone contacted the couple who last lived there? I wonder how they came to choose it). Aldburgh has a WW1 memorial with MRJ's inscription, by the way.
Thank you, I am happy you enjoyed the video. Yes, I only found out about the memorial after I left Aldeburgh. Which was a pity. Thank you, I will try to find the pod cast. All the best and a Merry Christmas to you.
Thanks for this Sean. Really interesting and very well put together! I watched the first screening of 'A Warning to the Curious' back in 1972, and it has remained one of my top two favourite TV ghost stories since then. It's the darkly atmospheric, almost menacing quality portrayed by the fine acting and choice of locations that make this so special for me. Despite some of the comments, you CAN still find this on RUclips, though I found it posted in separate instalments. Incidentally, my other favourite TV ghost story is called 'The Return', which also stars Peter Vaughn as the main character. It has the similar atmospheric qualities as this, although the drama takes place indoors, in an 'old dark house' setting. First shown on TV in 1973, it took me over 25 years to track down a copy so that I could enjoy it again. (back in those dark days before RUclips, when you could view the whole of the internet within a couple of weeks!). Thanks again Sean, must dash, off to find my spade! PS Happy New Year to you, and please keep the excellent content coming!
Thank you Trevor. Yes, The Return is also one of my favorites Sadly its not as well remembered as the ghost stories for Christmas. All the best and a Happy New Year to you.
This was a beautiful tribute to M.R. James. It also succeeded in capturing the atmosphere of the BBC's 'Christmas Ghost Stories' that haunt an entire generation of viewers to this day. Many thanks Sean for all your masterly work. Here's wishing you a Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy and peaceful 2025.
Lovely to see a new video from you as always Sean. I’m a huge fan of M R James. This is wonderful to see the filming locations. I watch the box set DVDs a few times a year. So I recognised the locations you showed. 😊
Thanks Caroline, I have wanted to make this video for several years now. Glad you enjoyed it. Yes, I also have the box set that I watch every Christmas. And of course The Christopher Lee Ghost Story adaptations.👻
Fantastic Sean!! I didn't get notified. ugh. Now I am going to have to watch the show after seeing your and Chris Haltons videos on it. Happy New Year from us in Arizona.
Thanks Lyndon. This was a real labour of love filmed over several months. The editing nearly sent me balmy so Happy you enjoyed it. All the best, and a very Merry Christmas to you,Lin And Kita.
Thank you Sean for an excellent tribute to a superb M.R. James story. Some great detective work there as well to track down all the filming locations. There's something wonderfully bleak and desolate about the coast of East Anglia that makes it more atmospheric than any other part of the country. Perfect for a good ghost story! Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Thank you Rupert, Yes, very atmospheric and also where I had my own supernatural experience. All the best, and a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you.
Thank you for a really fascinating video - it was interesting to see the locations MR James actually had in mind when he wrote the original. One of my favourite adaptations - especially the atmospheric landscapes and disquieting soundtrack... as well as the open ending regarding the fate of Dr Black. Wells-next-the-Sea has another interesting 1970s literary link - author Jack Higgins stayed there while he was writing 'The Eagle Has Landed', which is set along that stretch of North Norfolk coastline!
I am happy you enjoyed the video. I didn`t know about Jack Higgins. I remember going to see the movie back in the 1970`s. Thank you and Have a great Christmas.
I remember seeing this excellent production when it was first broadcast in 72. Peter Vaughan was especially good. In 2021 I went to Holkham beach. My favourite Xmas ghost story is still Schalcken the Painter though!
Thanks for the video. We did a lot of research on M R James and did almost exactly the same locations as you in 2015. Sluice cottage was in a much better condition, it hadn't been vandalised then. The copse of woods where you ended up was the location we were told to go to. If you haven't watched Robert Lloyd Parry reading M R James ghost stories, he is worth a visit on RUclips or live at the theatre. He fully immerses himself in the characterisation of M R James. Unfortunately theire seems to be no recognition of M R James anywhere in Suffolk or Norfolk in the form of plaques or statuary that we have found. We've been to the location of where the Ash Tree was filmed which is in cornwall. Many thanks. Look forward to your next video.
Thanks Angie. Yes, I have had the pleasure of watching Robert Lloyd Parry perform Lost Hearts and Oh Whistle. Shame about the condition of Sluice Cottage. I am sure its days are numbered. Did you video your visits in 2015.If so I would be interested to watch.
Unfortunately we didn't film anything butb we took plenty of photos. I've just googled Sluice Cottage, Aldeburgh and there are photos of it taken in 2013 which are very similar to ours in 2015. I find it incredible that its been vandalised as it sits between Aldeburgh and Thorpeness which are wealthy areas. Sign of the times. Anyway Merry Christmas and all the best for 2025. @@Seany63
You know I'd especially enjoy this one! I also found it interesting that the music used in the original wasn't, as I suspected, the BBC Radiophonic Workshop, but none other than György Ligeti and Edgard Varèse. A very unusual and unique choice! Also, the cottage where he talks to the young lady is still there. It's on North Walsham Road, leading out of Happisburgh, opposite Duck Pond Farm. And, strangely, that segment where he's talking to her (after the dog attacks him) there's a very quick glimpse of someone ducking behind a wall. Debate still goes on as to whether it was Ager, or a crew member. Like to think it was Ager.
Thank you, my friend. Yes, I am so annoyed at myself for not including the cottage, I didn't know where it was at the time of filming. I am sure it was Ager behind the wall. I always found that scene very creepy. The music is so brilliantly atmospheric. Unfortunately, I had to use it sparsely and I couldn't use the haunting flute solo by Pierre Boulez due to Facebook copyright which is a shame
@@Seany63 I was somewhat obsessed with trying to find out where that cottage was, and to be honest, I can't remember now if I did indeed find it or had some pointers by other, more astute observers. And yes, to me it's pretty obvious it's Ager, I don't think they'd leave that in otherwise. And, needless to say, on a collab album I did, we have a track called Happisburgh Beach (Autumn), I'll give you one guess who titled that one :)
Excellent video. Love MR James. Another great adaptation was Charles Dickens The Signalman with Denholm Elliot in the 70's. Maybe you could do a similar video to that adaptation??
Im new to your channel,just stumbled upon it.......right up my street! I subscribed straight away😊I love warning to the curious,that and The Signalman have to be my faves ( although theyre all great!) Amazing video,i will be watching the rest of your content over next few days im sure👍
Two things lend themselves to this film, in addition to the wonderfully sparce performances. The East-Anglian light in winter, and the 16mm film stock it was shot on. Film was already becoming phased out in favour of video, and this era was a last hurrah for the medium on TV. 16mm was an economy measure that fitted the tight budget, and allowed the ethereal light and film grain to offer a very particular take on M R James that has never been bettered.
Another very enjoyable vlog Sean, I've never heard of A Warning to the Curious before this, but rest assured I'm going to try find it and watch it. Thanks again.
Thanks Kevin. It used to be on RUclips but sadly no more. However, you will find it on the excellent BFI Ghost Stories for Christmas DVD collection. I am sure you will find a copy on ebay. You won`t be disappointed.
Always enjoy your videos Sean. I too love the BBC adaptation, it is so atmospheric, capturing the haunted emptiness of the East Anglian countryside. The BBC used to make such great content - most of what they turn out now will not stand the test of time - think Jim'l'fixit... The BBC adaptation of Charles Dickens' The Signalman was equally scary - I used to use it as my Christmas video treat when I was teaching - the kids used to shriek when the ghost's face was revealed - it would probably result in letters of complaint and management interventions regarding 'keeping children safe' now! could you look into the location of The Ash Tree? Christmas greetings from Essex!
Thank you, Jonathon. Well, I wish we had had teachers like you in my school. Yes, the Signalman is certainly one of the best in the series and arguably the creepiest. I would love to do more videos like this in the future, so yes The Ash Tree is on the cards.
Well this was a surprise very interesting and different really enjoyed this sean thanks for your time and happy Christmas to you and your family see you next year
Really enjoyed that video sean thank you I must see if can find the film to watch look forward to more videos I wish you a merry Christmas and all the best for 2025 Lorraine 😊
Thank you, Lorraine, It used to be on RUclips, but unfortunately not anymore. However, you will find it on the BFI, Ghost Stories For Christmas box set. Thanks again, and a Merry Christmas to you.🎅
@@lorrainemorley4799 No problem Lorraine. The BFI stands for "The British Film Institute" They have produced a DVD featuring the classic Ghost Stories for Christmas adaptations of the 1970`s and the early 2000`s. You can buy them on eBay. I have seen second-hand copies sell for under £20. However, I don`t know where you can watch them online.
In true Jamesian fashion, it was a chance encounter (at St Mary's, as a matter of fact) that put us on the right track for it. Just north of Happisburgh, I'll dig out the photos at some point :)
Nobody chased you demanding "No filmin'!"? One of my favourites from the series (along with the similarly-themed Treasure of Abbot Thomas). Nice to see the locations are still standing even if the original cottage is abandoned. No "to" in Wells-next-the-Sea, though.
@@Seany63 Nooo... It's 3.40AM. in the early hours of Thursday morning. But good news, you may already know that Talking Pictures TV do a 'catch-up' service on their website, called 'Encore'. I've just checked, and they are already showing some of the 'Ghost Stories for Christmas' on there (only for a few more days though). Hopefully 'A Warning to the Curious' will be available on there tomorrow. I could add a link to it, but not sure if you like them on here, so a search for 'tptv encore' should find it. You just need to register for free to access their site.
Ryan Murphy (American Horror Story) can learn everything about tension, great story telling and a good scare and shocking endings from M.R. James and the classic BBC ghost stories tv series as it was all done without young male nudity
I remember watching Lost Hearts on Christmas Day 1973 as a Kid..... i never slept for about a month after . Love your videos.
That doesn’t surprise me, it’s a heck of a creepy one. The boy with dark hair is really spooky.
I have the dvd box set, I don’t often watch that one. 😂
Thanks Stephen. Yes, Lost Hearts is another of my favourites.
Really scary !
I have exactly the same memory. I’d watched the odd clips of Hammer films as child but Lost Hearts was the first time I remember feeling so affected with a lasting fear, an atmosphere that stayed with me.
Brilliant that Sean. I remember the original well. Really atmospheric. I used to visit Happisburgh quite often when I lived in Norwich. It is fast disappearing into the sea, so it was really nice to see it once more. Even as you and I, Bri. X
Thanks, old pal. Yes, I love Happisburgh. The town also has a connection with Sir Arthur Conon Doyal. I was going to mention it in the video, but I would have strayed too far from the subject. Speak soon. Bowels there of x
This is excellent. It's my favourite GSFC.
Thank you Carl, and aMerry Christmas to you.
"A Warning" is such an amazing film, this was great man!
Cheers Zami, happy you enjoyed it.
Thanks very much for this. The chaps who make "A Podcast for the Curious" made a short film on the subject, which I think is still available on RUclips. Very sad to see the vandalised cottage, so much worse since their filming of it. (has anyone contacted the couple who last lived there? I wonder how they came to choose it). Aldburgh has a WW1 memorial with MRJ's inscription, by the way.
Thank you, I am happy you enjoyed the video. Yes, I only found out about the memorial after I left Aldeburgh. Which was a pity. Thank you, I will try to find the pod cast. All the best and a Merry Christmas to you.
Thanks for this Sean. Really interesting and very well put together! I watched the first screening of 'A Warning to the Curious' back in 1972, and it has remained one of my top two favourite TV ghost stories since then. It's the darkly atmospheric, almost menacing quality portrayed by the fine acting and choice of locations that make this so special for me. Despite some of the comments, you CAN still find this on RUclips, though I found it posted in separate instalments. Incidentally, my other favourite TV ghost story is called 'The Return', which also stars Peter Vaughn as the main character. It has the similar atmospheric qualities as this, although the drama takes place indoors, in an 'old dark house' setting. First shown on TV in 1973, it took me over 25 years to track down a copy so that I could enjoy it again. (back in those dark days before RUclips, when you could view the whole of the internet within a couple of weeks!). Thanks again Sean, must dash, off to find my spade! PS Happy New Year to you, and please keep the excellent content coming!
Thank you Trevor. Yes, The Return is also one of my favorites Sadly its not as well remembered as the ghost stories for Christmas. All the best and a Happy New Year to you.
Thank you for this interesting journey from A Warning To The Curious 👑👑👑
It was my pleasure Joanne.
This was a beautiful tribute to M.R. James. It also succeeded in capturing the atmosphere of the BBC's 'Christmas Ghost Stories' that haunt an entire generation of viewers to this day. Many thanks Sean for all your masterly work. Here's wishing you a Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy and peaceful 2025.
Thank you very much Alan. A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you
Lovely to see a new video from you as always Sean. I’m a huge fan of M R James.
This is wonderful to see the filming locations.
I watch the box set DVDs a few times a year. So I recognised the locations you showed. 😊
Thanks Caroline, I have wanted to make this video for several years now. Glad you enjoyed it. Yes, I also have the box set that I watch every Christmas. And of course The Christopher Lee Ghost Story adaptations.👻
Fantastic Sean!! I didn't get notified. ugh. Now I am going to have to watch the show after seeing your and Chris Haltons videos on it. Happy New Year from us in Arizona.
No worries Kari. I don`t think I have seen Chris Halton's video, I will give it a look. Happy New Year to you both from a cold grey Lincoln🥶
Brilliant Sean ! You always bring out different, great content ! Really enjoyed seeing the real places then and now ! Merry Christmas mate !
Thanks Lyndon. This was a real labour of love filmed over several months. The editing nearly sent me balmy so Happy you enjoyed it. All the best, and a very Merry Christmas to you,Lin And Kita.
Thank you Sean for an excellent tribute to a superb M.R. James story. Some great detective work there as well to track down all the filming locations. There's something wonderfully bleak and desolate about the coast of East Anglia that makes it more atmospheric than any other part of the country. Perfect for a good ghost story! Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Thank you Rupert, Yes, very atmospheric and also where I had my own supernatural experience. All the best, and a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you.
Thank you for a really fascinating video - it was interesting to see the locations MR James actually had in mind when he wrote the original. One of my favourite adaptations - especially the atmospheric landscapes and disquieting soundtrack... as well as the open ending regarding the fate of Dr Black.
Wells-next-the-Sea has another interesting 1970s literary link - author Jack Higgins stayed there while he was writing 'The Eagle Has Landed', which is set along that stretch of North Norfolk coastline!
I am happy you enjoyed the video. I didn`t know about Jack Higgins. I remember going to see the movie back in the 1970`s. Thank you and Have a great Christmas.
@@Seany63 You're very welcome! Have a great Christmas too, and hopefully you can enjoy a late night spooky tale or two...
I remember seeing this excellent production when it was first broadcast in 72. Peter Vaughan was especially good. In 2021 I went to Holkham beach. My favourite Xmas ghost story is still Schalcken the Painter though!
Thanks for the reminder John. I haven't watch Schalcken the Painter for years.👍
Adore that play.
Awesome video as always!
Thank you, glad you liked it. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas.
Nice one pal.slept on on beach many times.all best
Thanks for the video. We did a lot of research on M R James and did almost exactly the same locations as you in 2015. Sluice cottage was in a much better condition, it hadn't been vandalised then. The copse of woods where you ended up was the location we were told to go to. If you haven't watched Robert Lloyd Parry reading M R James ghost stories, he is worth a visit on RUclips or live at the theatre. He fully immerses himself in the characterisation of M R James. Unfortunately theire seems to be no recognition of M R James anywhere in Suffolk or Norfolk in the form of plaques or statuary that we have found. We've been to the location of where the Ash Tree was filmed which is in cornwall. Many thanks. Look forward to your next video.
Thanks Angie. Yes, I have had the pleasure of watching Robert Lloyd Parry perform Lost Hearts and Oh Whistle. Shame about the condition of Sluice Cottage. I am sure its days are numbered. Did you video your visits in 2015.If so I would be interested to watch.
Unfortunately we didn't film anything butb we took plenty of photos. I've just googled Sluice Cottage, Aldeburgh and there are photos of it taken in 2013 which are very similar to ours in 2015. I find it incredible that its been vandalised as it sits between Aldeburgh and Thorpeness which are wealthy areas. Sign of the times. Anyway Merry Christmas and all the best for 2025. @@Seany63
There is a plaque in Great Livermere church that mentions M R James. But very little else.
Oh that was a fantastic film Sean, I love those " then an now " clips very atmospheric, thank you and well done.
Cheers John, glad you enjoyed it. Wishing you a great Christmas and a Happy New Year.
@Seany63 Wishing you a Happy Christmas also Sean, and a peaceful New Year from here in the Scottish Borders.
This was a lovely video of one of my favourite Ghost stories starring Clive Swift. Just remember.. No diggin ere ! ❤
Thanks Carl. I will try to remember. 😁yes, Clive Swift stared in several memorable supernatural tv dramas back in the 1970`s👻.
We were repeating that phrase for years in our house lol.
Thank you Sean, an excellent video. I love M R James’ stories and atmospheric locales.
Thank you Declan. Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas
A Christmas treat. I love M.R. James. Thank you Sean.
My pleasure Patricia. A Merry Christmas to you.
@Seany63 Merry Christmas to you too.
You know I'd especially enjoy this one! I also found it interesting that the music used in the original wasn't, as I suspected, the BBC Radiophonic Workshop, but none other than György Ligeti and Edgard Varèse. A very unusual and unique choice! Also, the cottage where he talks to the young lady is still there. It's on North Walsham Road, leading out of Happisburgh, opposite Duck Pond Farm. And, strangely, that segment where he's talking to her (after the dog attacks him) there's a very quick glimpse of someone ducking behind a wall. Debate still goes on as to whether it was Ager, or a crew member. Like to think it was Ager.
Thank you, my friend. Yes, I am so annoyed at myself for not including the cottage, I didn't know where it was at the time of filming. I am sure it was Ager behind the wall. I always found that scene very creepy. The music is so brilliantly atmospheric. Unfortunately, I had to use it sparsely and I couldn't use the haunting flute solo by Pierre Boulez due to Facebook copyright which is a shame
@@Seany63 I was somewhat obsessed with trying to find out where that cottage was, and to be honest, I can't remember now if I did indeed find it or had some pointers by other, more astute observers. And yes, to me it's pretty obvious it's Ager, I don't think they'd leave that in otherwise. And, needless to say, on a collab album I did, we have a track called Happisburgh Beach (Autumn), I'll give you one guess who titled that one :)
Excellent video. Love MR James. Another great adaptation was Charles Dickens The Signalman with Denholm Elliot in the 70's. Maybe you could do a similar video to that adaptation??
Thank you, yes, good idea. The Signalman is one of my favourite adaptations
Im new to your channel,just stumbled upon it.......right up my street! I subscribed straight away😊I love warning to the curious,that and The Signalman have to be my faves ( although theyre all great!) Amazing video,i will be watching the rest of your content over next few days im sure👍
Thank you very much for subscribing. I hope you enjoy my humble videos.👻👍
Two things lend themselves to this film, in addition to the wonderfully sparce performances. The East-Anglian light in winter, and the 16mm film stock it was shot on. Film was already becoming phased out in favour of video, and this era was a last hurrah for the medium on TV. 16mm was an economy measure that fitted the tight budget, and allowed the ethereal light and film grain to offer a very particular take on M R James that has never been bettered.
Yes, I agree. The grainy quality of the film just added to the wonderful creepy atmoshere.
Absolutely spot on .
Another very enjoyable vlog Sean, I've never heard of A Warning to the Curious before this, but rest assured I'm going to try find it and watch it. Thanks again.
Thanks Kevin. It used to be on RUclips but sadly no more. However, you will find it on the excellent BFI Ghost Stories for Christmas DVD collection. I am sure you will find a copy on ebay. You won`t be disappointed.
@@Seany63 Thanks Sean, I'll find it somewhere. 👍
Always enjoy your videos Sean. I too love the BBC adaptation, it is so atmospheric, capturing the haunted emptiness of the East Anglian countryside. The BBC used to make such great content - most of what they turn out now will not stand the test of time - think Jim'l'fixit... The BBC adaptation of Charles Dickens' The Signalman was equally scary - I used to use it as my Christmas video treat when I was teaching - the kids used to shriek when the ghost's face was revealed - it would probably result in letters of complaint and management interventions regarding 'keeping children safe' now! could you look into the location of The Ash Tree? Christmas greetings from Essex!
Thank you, Jonathon. Well, I wish we had had teachers like you in my school. Yes, the Signalman is certainly one of the best in the series and arguably the creepiest. I would love to do more videos like this in the future, so yes The Ash Tree is on the cards.
Love it! Excellent vid... and seasons greetings to you!
Thank you very much. I hope you have a great Christmas🎄
Great video, many thanks!
Thank you Marc.👍
Well this was a surprise very interesting and different really enjoyed this sean thanks for your time and happy Christmas to you and your family see you next year
Cheers Lee, yes a bit of a break from my usual. Wishing you and yours a great Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Really enjoyed that video sean thank you I must see if can find the film to watch look forward to more videos I wish you a merry Christmas and all the best for 2025 Lorraine 😊
Thank you, Lorraine, It used to be on RUclips, but unfortunately not anymore. However, you will find it on the BFI, Ghost Stories For Christmas box set. Thanks again, and a Merry Christmas to you.🎅
@Seany63 Thank you please can you tell me pardon my ignorance what bfi is? Am not very technical do not even have a TV!! Thank you.
@@lorrainemorley4799 No problem Lorraine. The BFI stands for "The British Film Institute" They have produced a DVD featuring the classic Ghost Stories for Christmas adaptations of the 1970`s and the early 2000`s. You can buy them on eBay. I have seen second-hand copies sell for under £20. However, I don`t know where you can watch them online.
Nice work! I'm still pretty sure I'm still the only James fan to have found the farmhouse used in the adaptation as the Ager cottage :D
Thank you and Yes, I am sure you must be one of the few to have found it. I didn't know that it was in Happisburgh until after I had filmed there.
In true Jamesian fashion, it was a chance encounter (at St Mary's, as a matter of fact) that put us on the right track for it. Just north of Happisburgh, I'll dig out the photos at some point :)
@@yourapocalypse216 Thanks, yes it would be great to see a photo, just to see how much the house has changed over the years.
My favourite is Whistle and I will Come
Yes, its brillant. I recently walked along the cliffs at Dunwich where some of it was filmed.
I think this is the best of the BBC HR James adaptions. Superb writing and great acting. Even better than the original story IMO.
Yes, it is a rare example of the film being better than the source material.
Nothing gory yet very scary.
Have you also covered "whistle and I'll come to you ". Best wishes. Warren
Hi Warren, I recorded a few scenes at Dunwich where part of it was filmed. Still working on it.
No diggin'
I really like the Christopher Lee adaptation of it.
Yes, I think I will watch tonight.
Nobody chased you demanding "No filmin'!"? One of my favourites from the series (along with the similarly-themed Treasure of Abbot Thomas). Nice to see the locations are still standing even if the original cottage is abandoned. No "to" in Wells-next-the-Sea, though.
Yes, The Treasure of Abbot Thomas doesn't get much of a mention. I will watch it tonight, thanks for the reminder.
@@Seany63 Don't have nightmares! It's the one that terrified me as a kid. :)
And then there is always the mystery of King Johns lost treasure not too further to the North, somewhere in the Wash.....
As if by magic 'A Warning to the Curious' is being shown on Talking Pictures TV at 03.40am, Thursday 2nd January. 👑👑👑
I have a dental appointment at 2 .15 on Thursday 2nd but I should be back in time. Cheers Trevor👍
@@Seany63 Nooo... It's 3.40AM. in the early hours of Thursday morning. But good news, you may already know that Talking Pictures TV do a 'catch-up' service on their website, called 'Encore'. I've just checked, and they are already showing some of the 'Ghost Stories for Christmas' on there (only for a few more days though). Hopefully 'A Warning to the Curious' will be available on there tomorrow. I could add a link to it, but not sure if you like them on here, so a search for 'tptv encore' should find it. You just need to register for free to access their site.
Ryan Murphy (American Horror Story) can learn everything about tension, great story telling and a good scare and shocking endings from M.R. James and the classic BBC ghost stories tv series as it was all done without young male nudity