“Long-forgotten secrets rise to the surface as Williams and his friends summon all the rational forces at their command to confront the impossible.Įdward Williams is being played by Rory Kinnear. Soon, within the mezzotint, the figure seems to be on the move across the moonlit lawn towards the house with murderous intent. “A cloaked figure, with a skull-like head and legs that are horribly thin. When the picture arrives, however, it seems perfectly ordinary – until Williams notices a figure in the picture where there was none before.
“So when an art dealer sends him details of an interesting engraving – a mezzotint – of an old country house, he’s intrigued. His speciality is the topography of the British Isles. The official synopsis for The Mezzotint reads: “Edward Williams, gentleman and amateur golfer, lives an untroubled life as the curator of a small university museum. James, and the perfect slice of horror to thrill us this festive season.” Piers Wenger, Director of BBC Drama, previously commented: “I’m delighted that Mark Gatiss has assembled such an outstanding cast to conjure up another unmissable ghost story for BBC Two and iPlayer this Christmas. The BBC promises that “ The Mezzotint will guarantee a chill in the air for viewers this Christmas.” Written by Sherlock co-creator Mark Gatiss, the spooky 30-minute drama is based on M.
There’s not a lot she doesn’t know about soaps and TV and can be very handy when a soapy question comes up in a pub quiz!Īs well as all things soap-related, Claire also loves running, spa breaks, days out with her kids, and getting lost in a good book.An eerie trailer has been released for The Mezzotint. She’s interviewed everyone from June Brown - AKA Dot Cotton - to Michelle Keegan, swapped cooking tips with baking legend Mary Berry backstage at the NTAs, and danced the night away with soap stars at countless awards bashes. After starting her career at a soap magazine, she ended up staying for 13 years, and over that time she’s pulled pints in the Rovers Return, sung karaoke in the Emmerdale village hall, taken a stroll around Albert Square, and visited Summer Bay Surf Club in sunny Australia.Īfter learning some tricks of the trade at websites Digital Spy, Entertainment Daily, and Woman & Home, Claire landed a role at What’s On TV and writing about all things TV and film, with a particular love for Aussie soaps, Strictly Come Dancing and Bake Off. Claire is Assistant Managing Editor at What To Watch and has been a journalist for over 15 years, writing about everything from soaps and TV to beauty, entertainment, and even the Royal Family.
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