It is essential that paranormal anthology series like 'The Twilight one' and 'One Step Beyond' have a host who is able to draw you into the mystery of each episode. I reckon 'One Step Beyond' was fortunate to have such a host in John Newland. Immediately he demands respect as he is about to tell you a story which would have had some viewers laughing their heads off. There is an air about him which stifles skeptical chuckles. He has the creepy courtesy of Vincent Price who would have made a good regular horror host himself. Newland's voice is reminiscent of VP at times but it's not exactly menace that John Newland offers. Instead he is your apprehensive friend warning you as he is about to creep you out with his story. He lurks like a ghost in the background of the story he is telling even in those episodes with a historical setting. He stands there in his immaculate attire, staring at you while those characters in period costume carry on oblivious of his presence. And at the end Newland gives the you that enigmatic smile, worthy of the Mona Lisa, as he bids you goodnight. Some may interpret it as a comforting smirk as though the story isn't for real, or to some it is meant to chill us out even further.
Review of One Step Beyond
