Ghosts (2019)
The beloved BBC One comedy where a haunted mansion, centuries of restless spirits, and one very unlucky couple collide in gloriously funny fashion.
Ghosts - Series Information
- Original Title: Ghosts
- First Air Year: 2019
- Last Air Year: 2023
- Created by: Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby, Laurence Rickard, Jim Howick, Martha Howe-Douglas et al.
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Comedy, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Number of Seasons: 5
- Number of Episodes: 30
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: April 15, 2019 (United States - TV-14), April 15, 2019 (United Kingdom - 12), April 15, 2019 (Spain - TP)
- Networks: BBC One
- Alternative Titles: Ghosts UK (US), 古宅老友記 (TW), רוחות רפאים: בריטניה (IL), 古宅老友记 (CN)
- Production Companies: Monumental Television, Them There
- Production Countries: United Kingdom
Ghosts - Plot
A cash-strapped young couple inherits a grand country house, only to find it is both falling apart and teeming with the ghosts of former inhabitants.
Ghosts - Trailer
Watch the official trailer and see what awaits inside Button House:
It's a live-in nightmare.
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Ghosts - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Mathew Baynton
- Simon Farnaby
- Laurence Rickard
- Jim Howick
- Martha Howe-Douglas
- Ben Willbond
Main Cast
- Charlotte Ritchie
- Kiell Smith-Bynoe
- Mathew Baynton
- Simon Farnaby
- Martha Howe-Douglas
- Jim Howick
- Laurence Rickard
- Ben Willbond
- Lolly Adefope
- Katy Wix
Writers
- Mathew Baynton
- Jim Howick
- Laurence Rickard
- Ben Willbond
- Martha Howe-Douglas
Executive Producers
- Jim Howick
- Ben Willbond
- Martha Howe-Douglas
- Laurence Rickard
- Mathew Baynton
Ghosts - FAQs
Where can you stream Ghosts UK?
Ghosts (UK) is available to stream on Paramount Plus, including Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, and via the Paramount+ channel on Apple TV, Amazon, and Roku. It can also be rented or purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home, or watched free on Kanopy.
How is Ghosts UK different from the American version?
The UK original, which aired on BBC One from 2019 to 2023, was created and performed by the same ensemble cast of six writer-actors. The American adaptation, produced by CBS, launched in 2021 and transplants the haunted-house concept to a New York estate with an entirely different cast and set of ghost characters.
Who are the main cast members of Ghosts UK?
The principal cast includes Charlotte Ritchie as Alison Cooper, Kiell Smith-Bynoe as Mike Cooper, and the six creator-performers: Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas, Jim Howick, Laurence Rickard, and Ben Willbond. Lolly Adefope and Katy Wix also appear as ghosts Kitty and Mary.
When did Ghosts UK first air?
Ghosts first aired on April 15, 2019, on BBC One in the United Kingdom. The series ran for five seasons, concluding in 2023, with each series comprising six episodes for a total of 30 main episodes across its run.
Is Ghosts UK based on a true story?
No, Ghosts is not based on a true story. It is an entirely original comedy created by its six writer-performers. The show draws on British history and folklore to populate its haunted mansion with ghosts from different eras, but the characters, plot, and setting are all fictional inventions.
How many seasons does Ghosts UK have?
Ghosts UK ran for five series on BBC One, each containing six episodes, for a total of 30 main episodes. The show also produced a collection of specials. It concluded with its fifth series in 2023, ending the story of Button House and its colourful spectral residents.
What is the content rating for Ghosts UK?
Ghosts (UK) carries a TV-14 content rating in the United States, indicating it may be unsuitable for children under 14 without parental guidance. In the United Kingdom, the series was rated 12, reflecting its mild adult humour and supernatural themes that are generally appropriate for older children and adults.
Did Ghosts UK win any awards?
Yes. Ghosts received multiple BAFTA nominations during its run and won the BAFTA for Best Scripted Comedy in 2022. The series was widely praised by critics for its witty writing, ensemble chemistry, and inventive blend of historical comedy and supernatural warmth, cementing its status as a modern British sitcom classic.
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