TOM'S MIDNIGHT GARDEN - Part One - "The Clock Strikes Thirteen" (1973) Originally broadcast 7th January 1974 <br />Written by Philippa Pearce <br />Dramatized by John Tully <br /><br />Synopsis - Tom goes to stay with his Aunt & Uncle after his brother Peter contracts measles - Tom grows increasingly bored whilst in isolation as there is no garden to play in. Late one night Tom hears a clock chime thirteen times & proceeds to investigate downstairs only to discover a huge mysterious garden outside inhabited by Ghosts - follow this captivating story over three episodes.<br /><br />Starring - Nicky Bridge as Tom Long <br />Charles West as Uncle Alan <br />Myvanwy Jenn as Aunt Gwen <br />Anne Ridler as Aunt Grace Melbourne <br />Adrienne Byrne as Hattie Melbourne <br />Diana Payan as Mrs. Byers <br />Margot Macalaster as Mrs. Bartholomew <br />John Franklyn as Abel <br /><br />TOM'S MIDNIGHT GARDEN was originally written by Philippa Pearce & made into a children's drama several times in 1968, 1974 and 1988 - the 1974 BBC adaption is the version I have the most fondest memories of as a child when first screened on ABCTV in Australia.
