Season 2 • Episode 8
LatestWith Robert in a coma at the hospital, Alison rushes to his bedside, finding Jude there, who is less than happy to see her. Whilst in the hospital, waiting, the psychic witnesses a strange nurse wandering the corridors. This is confirmed by many of the workers, who have heard rumours about this unusual being. Why is she there - and does she mean the end for Robert?
University lecturer Robert Bridge becomes involved in a series of supernatural events surrounding medium Alison Mundy.
Acting
Lesley Sharp's frazzled, fragile medium is career-best work.
Writing
Stephen Volk's scripts respect grief without exploiting it.
Direction
Restrained horror that trusts shadows over jump scares.
Creator
Stephen Volk
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Stephen Volk created this after Ghostwatch controversy; he wanted 'respectable' horror. ITV buried it in graveyard slots despite BAFTA buzz.
Pre-dated The Sixth Sense's TV clone era—Alison's 'physical' manifestations of possession influenced later genre work.
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