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
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Series 5 - A Christmas Gift
Further details
Christmas is just around the corner and Mike's mum, Betty is staying. Although she is just trying to be helpful, Mike and Alison soon lose patience with her interfering ways. There's no easy way to ask her to go home so the couple (and the Ghosts) struggle on, with Button House feeling fuller than ever.
Now a Christmas convert, Robin is missing that all important 'Christmassy' feeling, so the gang share their secrets to getting into the festive spirit. But when even more decorations and merry music don't do the trick, the Ghosts wonder if Robin will be able to capture that Christmas magic again?
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Broadcast details
- Date
- Monday 25th December 2023
- Time
- 7:45pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 26th December 2023 | 8:30pm | BBC3 |
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 |
| Neil Edmond | Rev. Gerald Hatch |
| Sutara Gayle | Betty |
| Yani Alexansandrov (as Yani Xander) | Humphrey's Body |
| Dare Emmanuel | Hotel Manager |
| Jim McGullian | Hotel Guest |
| Alan Tribe | Hotel Guest |
| 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 |
| Anne Patterson | Line Producer |
| Dave O'Callaghan | Post Producer |
| Will Peverett | Editor |
| Andrew Lavin | Production Designer |
| Alex Irwin | Casting Director |
| Lucy Williams | Costume Designer |
| Trevelyan Oliver | Director of Photography |
| Natalie Pateman | Make-up Designer |
| Ralegh Long | Composer |
| Peter Griffiths | 1st Assistant Director |
Videos
Christmas Special 2023 Trailer
The ghosts are back for one final episode.
Featuring: Lolly Adefope (Kitty), Charlotte Ritchie (Alison), Ben Willbond (Captain) & Sutara Gayle (Betty).
The Ghosts say their final goodbye
The ghosts have an important message to share.
Featuring: Lolly Adefope (Kitty), Mathew Baynton (Thomas), Simon Farnaby (Julian), Martha Howe-Douglas (Lady Button), Jim Howick (Pat), Laurence Rickard (Robin), Charlotte Ritchie (Alison), Kiell Smith-Bynoe (Mike) & Ben Willbond (Captain).
Press
'Tis the season for trashy telly (at least Ghosts was a gift)
Thank goodness for the supernatural residents of Button House.
Sarah Ditum, The Sunday Times, 31st December 2023Ghosts 2023 Christmas special review
What an utterly charming way to end an utterly charming comedy.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 25th December 2023Ghosts 2023 Christmas special review
A beautiful farewell to a sublime sitcom.
Jack Seale, The Guardian, 25th December 2023Ghosts 2023 Christmas special review
A fittingly slight send-off for a gently, witty comedy that has always been unshowy.
Nick Hilton, The Independent, 25th December 2023Ghosts 2023 Christmas special review
This episode - the whole show, in fact - has the charm and creativity to stand as a timeless comedy classic.
Rachael Healy, i Newspaper, 25th December 2023Ghosts 2023 Christmas special review
Goodbye to a sitcom that has bowed out with its heart intact.
Anita Singh, The Telegraph, 25th December 2023Ghosts' final farewell was undermined by its odd double ending
The sitcom tried to have its (Christmas) cake and eat it too.
David Craig, Radio Times, 25th December 2023The Ghosts cast on fun, fame and their festive farewell
One of the UK's most cherished comedies is bowing out for ever. The stars talk about nicking things from the set - and being called 'outrageous and shameful' by Piers Morgan.
Stuart Jeffries, The Guardian, 19th December 2023