Ghosts. Image shows from L to R: Robin (Laurence Rickard), Humphrey (Laurence Rickard), Mary (Katy Wix), Thomas (Mathew Baynton), Alison (Charlotte Ritchie), Kitty (Lolly Adefope), Mike (Kiell Smith-Bynoe), Captain (Ben Willbond), Pat (Jim Howick), Lady Button (Martha Howe-Douglas), Julian (Simon Farnaby). Copyright: Monumental Pictures
Ghosts
- TV sitcom
- BBC One
- 2019 - 2023
- 34 episodes (5 series)
Comedy about a group of ghosts inhabiting a crumbling country manor and its new living owners. Stars Charlotte Ritchie, Kiell Smith-Bynoe, Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas and more.
- Series 1, Episode 1 repeated Sunday 5th May at 9:40pm on Gold
Streaming rank this week: 217
Episode menu
Series 4 - It's Behind You
Ghosts. Image shows left to right: Julian (Simon Farnaby), Captain (Ben Willbond), Alison (Charlotte Ritchie), Pat (Jim Howick), Robin (Laurence Rickard), Lady Button (Martha Howe-Douglas), Thomas (Mathew Baynton), Kitty (Lolly Adefope)
The Ghosts, touched by Alison's thoughtful generosity, are inspired to give her a special Christmas present in return - but with Alison due back in a matter of hours, can they pull off their ambitious plan in time? Mike's loaded Tupperware comes in handy when their journey hits a bump in the road, forcing them to reassess their Christmas day plans. And Kitty gets her moment in the spotlight thanks to a much-needed pep talk from a surprising source.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Sunday 25th December 2022
- Time
- 7:25pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 15th December 2023 | 8:30pm | BBC1 |
| Saturday 16th December 2023 | 4:00pm | BBC1 Wales |
Catch-up
Cast & crew
| Charlotte Ritchie | Alison |
| Kiell Smith-Bynoe | Mike |
| Mathew Baynton | Thomas |
| Simon Farnaby | Julian |
| Martha Howe-Douglas | Lady Button |
| Jim Howick | Pat |
| Laurence Rickard | Robin |
| Ben Willbond | Captain |
| Lolly Adefope | Kitty |
| Laurence Rickard | Humphrey |
| Yani Alexansandrov (as Yani Xander) | Humphrey's Body |
| Sophie Bould | Carol |
| Billy Byers | Young Daley (12) |
| Lauren Douglin | Andi |
| Charlie Mackinnon | Young Daley (7) |
| Oliver Maltman | Alexander |
| Mathew Baynton | Writer |
| Jim Howick | Writer |
| Katharine Rosser | Script Editor |
| Simon Hynd | Director |
| Pat Tookey-Dickson | Producer |
| Alison Carpenter | Executive Producer |
| Debra Hayward | Executive Producer |
| Alison Owen | Executive Producer |
| Mathew Baynton | Executive Producer |
| Simon Farnaby | Executive Producer |
| Martha Howe-Douglas | Executive Producer |
| Jim Howick | Executive Producer |
| Laurence Rickard | Executive Producer |
| Ben Willbond | Executive Producer |
| Seb Barwell | Executive Producer |
| Jon Petrie | Executive Producer |
| Gregor Sharp | Executive Producer |
| Kay Loxley | Line Producer |
| Pat Tookey-Dickson | Executive Producer |
| Will Peverett | Editor |
| Andrew Lavin | Production Designer |
| Kelly Valentine Hendry | Casting Director |
| Alex Irwin | Casting Director |
| Lucy Williams | Costume Designer |
| Trevelyan Oliver | Director of Photography |
| Natalie Pateman | Make-up Designer |
| Ralegh Long | Composer |
| Adam Byfield | 1st Assistant Director |
Video
Ghosts Christmas Special 2022 cast Q&A
The cast of Ghosts return to the BFI Southbank to talk about their latest Christmas special in an event hosted by lead programmer Justin Johnson.
Featuring: Lolly Adefope (Kitty), Mathew Baynton (Thomas), Martha Howe-Douglas (Lady Button), Jim Howick (Pat), Laurence Rickard (Robin), Charlotte Ritchie (Alison), Kiell Smith-Bynoe (Mike) & Ben Willbond (Captain).