Most Haunted

History
Belgrave Hall was built in the early 18th century, in what was then a small village three miles from the town of Leicester. Now city traffic passes, almost unnoticed, just beyond the garden walls. It has changed hands many times but the owners have always played a major role in the economic, social and charitable life of the community.

Edmund Cradock, a 'nouveau riche' hosiery merchant, built the Hall between 1709 and 1713 and died soon after its completion. Little is known of the next owners, the Simons. The Vann's who lived there from 1767 to 1844, ran a thriving hosiery business from the Hall, employing the local framework knitters as outworkers. They gave generously to many local charities, including Leicester's first free school. John Ellis, who purchased Belgrave Hall in 1845 and his family were also noted for their good work in the community.

Ellis, a wealthy businessman, was responsible for bringing the railways to Leicester in 1833. The hall also boasts large, serene gardens, which are open to the public.

Phenomena
Over the years there have been a number of unexplained paranormal activities in and around the Hall, one of which was caught on CCTV footage in 1998 when two ghostly white figures were seen prowling the gardens.

Investigation
Vic Reeves and his wife Nancy Sorrell joined the team for this investigation. As one team member is taken ill in the Hall's nursery, several of the crew claim to see a mysterious white figure in the gardens who then sat next to the ailing crew member. Vic attempts to go it alone, but is soon spooked and returns to the group.

During a séance, Derek is possessed by one of the hall's former owners, Edmund Craddock. He becomes aggressive and attacks Stuart. Many of the investigating party seem to be affected, either feeling sick or agitated. Vic growls at one point then dashes from the room, chasing an invisible intruder.