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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

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.

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Series 3, Episode 2 - A Lot To Take In

Ghosts. Image shows from L to R: Heather Button (Ania Marson), Julian (Simon Farnaby). Copyright: Monumental Pictures
A mysterious visitor arrives at Button House, with a revelation that leaves Alison reeling.

Further details

A mysterious visitor arrives at Button House, with a revelation that leaves Alison reeling.

Thomas is equally confused by his feelings for this strange visitor, while Lady Button and Julian warn of sinister motives, and Kitty is as territorial as ever over her surrogate sister Alison.

Mike has an epiphany on his first day at a new job, which triggers Julian to remember his first day as a ghost. But will their insights be enough to help Alison make sense of the overwhelming news she's received?

Notes

This episode is only 25-and-a-half minutes long.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 16th August 2021
Time
8:30pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Upcoming repeats

  1. Friday 10th January 2025 at 8:30pm on BBC1

Cast & crew

Cast
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
Guest cast
Ania Marson Heather Button
Rachel Denning Jo
Jessica Knappett Lucy
Yani Alexansandrov (as Yani Xander) Humphrey's Body
Writing team
Mathew Baynton Writer
Jim Howick Writer
Annie Fawke Script Editor
Production team
Nick Collett 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
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
Natalie Pateman Make-up Designer
Ralegh Long Composer
Colleen O'Keeffe Choreographer
Peter Griffiths 1st Assistant Director

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