Patrick Macnee's Ghost Stories, also known as Ghost Stories, Ghost Stories: A Paranormal Insight, and Real Ghost Stories, was a series of six sepecials that were originally released on October 10, 1997. The specials were hosted by Patrick Macnee

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 (of TV's The Avengers

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and The Howling

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.) The six specials were released sperately and together on VHS and in several boxed sets on DVD. The specials investigate various hauntings and is similar to the format of Unsolved Mysteries

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. The series include such explorations as the legends of The Black Hope Horror, The Tower of London, Harriet’s Ghost and many more. Host Patrick Macnee investigates real ghost stories. Macnee answers these questions and more as he investigates some of the world’s most documented haunted destinations.

Vol. 1: The London Underworld & Beyond

• "Have You Ever Felt a Chill?" Running Time: 45 Mins.

The London Underworld & Beyond includes a look at "The Screaming Tower", "Sweet Adelaida", "Real Life Poltergeist", "Lady in White", "You Can't Take it With You" and "Railroad Spirits".

Vol. 2: The Poltergeists

• "Did You Ever Get the Feeling You Were Being Watched?" Running Time: 45 Mins.

The Poltergeists includes a look at "Alamo Spirits", "Spirits in Our Midst", "Ghosts Behind Bars", "Harriet's Ghost", "Banning Ghost" and "Hotel Hell".

Vol. 3: Spirits, Graveyards & Ghostbusters

• "Were You Ever Awakened by a Thump in the Night?" Running Time: 45 Mins.

Spirits, Graveyards & Ghostbusters includes a look at "Red Feather", "Legend of Moody's Light", "Spirit Investigators", "From the Other Side", "Shadows of Chicago", "Spirits Among Us" and "Star Struck Spirits".

Vol. 4: Hollywood Ghosts

• "Have You Ever Felt a Chill?" Running Time: 45 Mins.

Hollywood Ghosts includes a look at "Hollywood Ghosts", "Hollywood Sign Suicide", "Elizabeth Short", "Joan Crawford's House", "Marilyn Monroe" and "Afterlife",

Vol. 5: The Wild West of the Dead

• "Did You Ever Get the Feeling You Were Being Watched?" Running Time: 45 Mins.

The Wild West of the Dead includes a look at "Old West", "Big Nose Kate's", "Tombstone Spirits", "Emily Morton", "Historical Quirks" and "Calico".

Vol. 6: The Dead & the Restless

• "Were You Ever Awakened by a Thump in the Night?" Running Time: 45 Mins.

The Dead & The Restless includes a look at "Wandering Spirits", "Legends", "Tofu Seller's Wives", "Native American Spirits", "Nigerian Ghosts", "The Dybbuk" and "Origins of Ghost Stories".

Releases

There have been several releases over the years. As of 2010, there has not been a new release. All releases listed below remain out of print.

Name	Release Date	Ep #	Additional Information
Ghost Stories, Vols. 1-6	October 10, 1997	6	Individual VHS releases.
Ghost Stories: Video 6 Pack	October 14, 1997	6	Box set containing all 6 videos.
Ghost Stories 1-5	April 14, 1998	5	All new VHS set containing first 5 episodes. Also available individually.
Ghost Stories: DVD 3 Pack	December 22, 1998	3	Includes first 3 episodes. Bonus features for this set include "Biography", "Paranormal Page", "Historical Site Page" and "Interactive Trivia Game". The 3 volumes were also available individually.
Ghost Stories: 5 Disc Set in Slipcase	April 4, 2000	5	5 disc set only includes the first 5 episodes. Bonus features include "Skill testing questions", "Informative screens" and "Direct scene access". The set is also available on VHS.
Ghost Stories: True Life Experiences	October 20, 2003	6	6 individual DVD volumes released in the UK, entitled, "Tower of London", "Ghosts of the Alamo", "Possessions", "Star Struck Spirits", "Tombstone" and "Ghost Dance of the American Indians". These DVDs include no bonus features. These volumes were also previously released on VHS.
Real Ghost Stories: Collector's Set	September 28, 2004	6	3 disc set includes all 6 episodes and no bonus features.