Mark Gatiss is joining forces with Derren Brown to create a BBC4 Christmas ghost story.

In many ways, it feels like this is the collaboration and project that was always meant to be. Crooked House, written by Gatiss and directed by Damon Thomas is described as “a haunting tale of three sumptuous ghost stories woven together for a spooky Christmas treat.” The cast includes Julian Rhind-Tutt, Gatiss, Philip Jackson, Lee Ingleby, Jean Marsh, Samuel Barnett, Daniela Denby-Ashe, Anna Madeley and, in his debut dramatic role, Derren Brown as the mysterious Sir Roger Widdowson.

Gatiss says: “Ever since I was a child and thrilled to the BBC’s classic MR James adaptations, I’ve dreamt of sending a festive shiver down the nation’s spine.

“I’m delighted to finally have the opportunity. A fantastic cast and crew have worked incredibly hard to fulfil this long held dream.”