Duration
40 minutes
Quick Summary
Jonathan Miller's adaptation of the short story by MR James
About This Program
Jonathan Miller's adaptation of the short story by horror writer MR James. A professor who is skeptical about the paranormal finds an old whistle while holidaying on the Cornish coast, and is then plagued by a series of weird visions. Michael Hordern stars. First shown in 1968
Whistle and I'll Come to You broadcasts on BBC Four at 12:05am, Tuesday, 23 December 2025. (Subtitles)
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Production Details
Runtime40 mins
DirectorJonathan Miller
Cast & Crew
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Jonathan MillerDirector
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MR JamesWriter
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Michael Hordernas Professor Parkins
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George Woodbridgeas Hotel proprietor
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Freda Dowieas Maid
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Ambrose Coghillas Colonel
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Nora Gordonas Proprietress
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