Overview
Man of leisure Sir Richard receives notification that his Uncle has died, bequeathing him his stately country manor and all its lands. On his return to England he immediately sets about taking stock of all legal matters concerning his new property, but during these dealings Sir Richard seems to be more than a little distracted, he hears strange noises from the ash tree outside his bedroom window.
Cast
- Edward Petherbridge as Sir Richard/Sir Matthew
- Preston Lockwood as Dr. Croome
- Barbara Ewing as Anne Mothersole
- Lalla Ward as Lady Augusta
- Lucy Griffiths as Mrs. Chiddock
- Oliver Maguire as William Beresford
- Clifford Kershaw as The Witchfinder
- Cyril Appleton as Master Procathro
- David Pugh as Herdsman
- Glynn Sweet as Young Cleric