Tag Gatiss (Sherlock, Doctor Who, Game of Thrones) reads chilling tales with the unsung get better at of the basic ghost tale – E.F. Benson.

There’s nothing sinister about a London bus. Nothing at all supernatural could occur on a busy train platform. There’s nothing terrifying about a small caterpillar. And a phone, what could possibly be scary about this? Avoid being frightened of the dark sides of your room. Avoid being alarmed by a sudden, inexplicable chill. There’s no need for a ticking clock, a limping footstep, or a knock at the door to start you trembling. There’s nothing to be frightened of. Nothing at all.