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 3, Christmas Special repeated Sunday 1st December at 5:15pm on U&Gold
- Streaming rank this week: 107
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Series 2, Episode 4 - The Thomas Thorne Affair
Further details
Mike makes a discovery among some old relics in the garden, which leads Thomas to go down memory lane with Alison, and share a story from his past that he has never told before.
At first he tells his heroic tale for only Alison to hear; however he is continually interrupted by Robin, Mary, Kitty and Humphrey, who also have a lot to add on the subject. After hearing their alternative version of events, Alison starts to realise that memory and reality don't always go hand in hand - but the very different viewpoints prove to be illuminating for Thomas.
Meanwhile, Lady Button, Pat and the Captain have gathered to hear Julian give one of his scheduled talks. While they wait for the others to join, they pass the time with a game, until curiosity sends them upstairs and they can't resist getting involved with Thomas' story as well.
As Mike patiently waits for Alison to get ready for their night out, he struggles with his own distorted memories of Alison's past, and gears himself up to confront an old adversary.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Monday 12th October 2020
- Time
- 8:30pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 30 minutes
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 |
Katy Wix | Mary |
Laurence Rickard | Humphrey |
Yani Alexansandrov | Humphrey's Body |
Nathan Bryon | Obi |
Bridget Christie | Annie |
Holli Dempsey | Isabelle |
Michael Mears | MC |
Liran Nathan | Officer's Friend |
Dan Nicholson | Cavalry Officer |
Alastair Roberts (as Al Roberts) | Francis |
Mathew Baynton | Writer |
Jim Howick | Writer |
Annie Fawke | Script Editor |
Tom Kingsley | Director |
Matthew Mulot | Producer |
Alison Carpenter | Executive Producer |
Debra Hayward | Executive Producer |
Alison Owen | Executive Producer |
Kate Daughton | 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 |
Imogen Cooper | Executive Producer |
Jill Forbes | Line Producer |
Mike Holliday | Editor |
Amy Maguire | Production Designer |
Kelly Valentine Hendry | Casting Director |
Alex Irwin | Casting Director |
Lucy Williams | Costume Designer |
Will Hanke | Director of Photography |
Jo Jenkins | Make-up Designer |
Arthur Sharpe | Composer |
Ralegh Long | Composer |
Peter Griffiths | 1st Assistant Director |
Video
We're related!
A discovery in the house leads Thomas to go down memory lane.
Featuring: Charlotte Ritchie (Alison), Mathew Baynton (Thomas), Jim Howick (Pat) & Laurence Rickard (Robin).
Press
As Mike and Alison prepare to attend her school reunion, Mike gets lost down a social media stalking hole and romantic poet Thomas recounts his demise in the 1820s. The other ghosts chip in with their own, highly subjective, versions and there's an enjoyable cameo to come for Stath Lets Flats fans.
Ellen E. Jones, The Guardian, 12th October 2020In conversation with... Ben Willbond
Between the airing of Ghosts' hugely anticipated second series and the writing of its already-commissioned third, we were lucky enough to sit down for a chat with one of the creators, writers, and stars of the show, Ben Willbond (The Captain).
Idiots Assembled, 12th October 2020