Question 1

What unusual medical distinction does Ghostwatch hold?

Accepted Answer

It was the first TV programme cited in the British Medical Journal as having caused Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in children.

Question 2

What technical limitation prevented a controversial sound effect from being used in Ghostwatch?

Accepted Answer

Writer Stephen Volk suggested a high-pitched tone to agitate pets, but soundtracks are 'capped' for transmission, making it technically impossible even with permission.

Question 3

How did the BBC's real phone number contribute to viewer confusion during Ghostwatch?

Accepted Answer

The real 081 811 8181 number had only five operators, so many callers got an 'engaged' tone, indirectly spreading confusion about the show's authenticity.

Question 4

Which actress accidentally spoiled the illusion of Ghostwatch for Judi Dench?

Accepted Answer

Gillian Bevan, who played Dr. Lin Pascoe, was recognized by Judi Dench, who deduced the show was staged and not live.

Question 5

How many actual sightings of 'Pipes' are hidden in Ghostwatch according to the producer?

Accepted Answer

Producer Lesley Manning confirmed there are 13 sightings of 'Pipes' in the film, though only 8 are commonly reported.

Question 6

What dubious medical distinction did Ghostwatch earn after its broadcast?

Accepted Answer

It was the first TV programme cited in the British Medical Journal as having caused Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in children.

Question 7

What real phone number was used in Ghostwatch, and why did it add to the confusion?

Accepted Answer

The real BBC number 081 811 8181 was used, but with only five operators, many callers got an engaged tone, spreading confusion about the show's authenticity.

Question 8

How did Judi Dench accidentally spoil Ghostwatch for herself?

Accepted Answer

She recognized her friend Gillian Bevan playing Dr. Lin Pascoe, deducing the show was staged and not live, then jokingly chastised Bevan in an answer machine message.

Question 9

What technical limitation prevented a planned sound effect from agitating pets during Ghostwatch?

Accepted Answer

Writer Stephen Volk suggested a high-pitched tone to agitate pets, but soundtracks are 'capped' for transmission, making it technically impossible even if permission was granted.

Question 10

What is the basic premise of Ghostwatch?

Accepted Answer

For Halloween 1992, the BBC broadcasts a supernatural investigation hosted by Michael Parkinson, assisted by Mike Smith, Sarah Greene, and Craig Charles, into Britain's most haunted house.

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