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Encyclopedia > Ghosts of Albion

Ghosts of Albion started as computer-animated web movie series on the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)'s website. Until 2005 it was located on the "Cult TV" division of the website, but since the elimination of Cult TV, its future is uncertain. The web pages still are online there (as of 01/2006), though no longer directly linked. Computer animation is the art of creating moving images via the use of computers. ... Corporate logo of the British Broadcasting Corporation The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is the national public service broadcaster of the United Kingdom (see British television). ... The front page of the English Wikipedia Website. ...


The works in chronological order of events within the stories:

  • "Illusions" - story, text online on the BBC site
  • "Legcacy" - drama, Macromedia Flash web movie, online on the BBC site
  • "Astray" - novella, paper book, text and RealPlayer audio version online on the BBC site
  • "Embers" - drama, Macromedia Flash web movie, online on the BBC site
  • "Accursed" - paper book, by Del Rey Books
  • "Initiation" - paper book (announced), by Subterranean Press, will inlude the texts "Illusions", "Legacy" and "Embers"

Created by Amber Benson and Christopher Golden, the story is about the Swift siblings, Tamara and William, the descendants of a wealthy early Victorian era London family. Tamara is a budding novelist (specializing in pulp horror novels, or "penny dreadfuls") and William is an architect's apprentice. One night in 1838 they are called to their ailing grandfather's bedside. There he tells them that while he may have seemed to be another stage magician, he is actually a mystical soldier who protects Albion, the mystical spirit of Britain. William and Tamara at first do not believe him, until he is suddenly slaughtered before their eyes by werewolves, and their father is possessed by a demon. Before dying, their grandfather had told the two that they are to carry on his legacy as protectors of Albion. Macromedia Flash, or simply Flash, refers to both the Macromedia Flash Player and to a multimedia authoring program used to create content for it. ... Macromedia Flash, or simply Flash, refers to both the Macromedia Flash Player and to a multimedia authoring program used to create content for it. ... Del Rey Books is a branch of Ballantine Books, which is owned by Random House. ... Amber Nicole Benson (born January 8, 1977 in Birmingham, Alabama) is an American actress best known for playing Tara Maclay, Willows girlfriend in the TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. ... // Introduction Buffyverse Novels Halloween Rain Blooded Child of the Hunt The Gatekeeper trilogy Immortal Sins of the Father Spike and Dru: Pretty Maids All in a Row The Lost Slayer series Oz: Into the Wild Monster Island Buffyverse Comics He has written many Buffy and Angel comics. ... Queen Victoria (shown here on the morning of her Accession to the Throne, 20 June 1837) gave her name to the historic era The Victorian era of Great Britain is considered the height of the British industrial revolution and the apex of the British Empire. ... London is the capital city of the United Kingdom and of England. ... In the United States in the late 19th century and very early 20th century, a dime novel was a low-priced novel, typically priced at 10 cents (a dime). ... Architect at his drawing board, 1893 An architect is a person involved in the planning, designing and oversight of a buildings construction. ... If youre looking for the TV show, see The Apprentice. ... 1838 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... The term magician can refer to a practitioner of either paranormal magic or illusionism. ... The white cliffs of Dover Albion (in Ptolemy Alouion), is the most ancient name of Great Britain, though often used to refer specifically to England. ... A werewolf in folklore and mythology is a person who changes into a wolf, either by purposefully using magic in some manner or by being placed under a curse. ... Possessed is Possessed, a film noir from 1947 Possessed, a thrash metal band See also possession: Political possession Spiritual possession This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... St. ...


His words are soon confirmed when they are soon introduced to the ghosts of the poet Lord Byron, Admiral Nelson ( Anthony Daniels), and Queen Bodicea, also mystical protectors of Albion. They all leave their home, now overrun with demons, to the house of Nigel Townshend, an old friend of their father's (as well as Nelson's). There they study spells and prepare themselves to fend off certain doom from Britain--and the world. This article is about the paranormal. ... Lord Byron, English poet Lord Byron (1803), as painted by Elisabeth Vigee-Lebrun George Gordon Byron, 6th Baron Byron, (January 22, 1788 – April 19, 1824) was the most widely read English language poet of his day. ... Lord Nelson Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson (September 29, 1758 – October 21, 1805) was a British admiral who won fame as a leading naval commander. ... Anthony Daniels (born February 21, 1946 in Salisbury, England) is an actor best known for his role as the droid C-3PO in the Star Wars series of films made between 1977 and 2005. ...


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::Ghosts of Albion:: (338 words)
In 2003, the BBC's Cult website debuted Ghosts of Albion: Legacy, an animated serial drama by actress/writer/director Amber Benson -- best known for her role as Tara on Buffy the Vampire Slayer -- and novelist Christopher Golden -- author of Strangewood, Of Saints and Shadows, Wildwood Road and The Boys Are Back in Town.
The story, in which the Swifts join forces with the ghosts of formidable figures from Britain's past, including Admiral Nelson, Lord Byron, and Queen Bodicea, won a special commendation at the 2003 Prix Europa and was nominated for the Bram Stoker Award.
Ghosts of Albion is a Victorian-era tale of magic and demons, ghosts and vampires, love and lust.
BBC - Cult - Ghosts of Albion - Homepage (159 words)
Puzzle solvers, treasure hunters and fans of Ghosts of Albion alike flocked to London's Prince Charles Cinema on Saturday 18 December 2004, all hoping to win the golden Crown of Charlemagne.
Rosalind Harvey, pictured with Cult favourite Anthony Daniels, beat off stiff competition to win the regal headgear, worth over £2,000 by facing a series of challenges set by puzzlemaster Chris Maslanka.
Afterwards, Rosalind was treated to a slap up meal in Soho, then left to enjoy her powerful mystic prize.
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