British Comedy Guide
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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Ghosts 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 2023

Ghosts 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 2023

Ghosts 2023 Christmas special review

Goodbye to a sitcom that has bowed out with its heart intact.

Anita Singh, The Telegraph, 25th December 2023

Christmas Day TV reviews

Reviews of Arena: Caroline Aherne: Comedy Queen (5*), Barry Humphries: The Last Laugh (4*), Mrs. Brown's Boys (2*) and Ghosts (4*).

Carol Midgley, The Times, 25th December 2023

Ghosts' 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 2023

Ghosts star Ben Willbond on show's devastating Christmas finale

This piece is spoiler-free for the upcoming Christmas episode though it does contain spoilers for series five.

Rachel Charlton-Dailey, The Big Issue, 24th December 2023

Mathew Baynton on Ghosts, Wonka and wicked villains

He is about to say goodbye to his role in beloved spectral sitcom Ghosts. But dastardly turns in Wonka and the a festive Agatha Christie drama suggest the actor's future is bright - if somewhat nefarious.

Fiona Sturges, The Guardian, 22nd December 2023

The 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

Changing Ends & Staged win I Talk Telly awards

Changing Ends has been voted Best New Comedy of 2023 by readers of television website I Talk Telly in its annual awards.

British Comedy Guide, 10th December 2023

The 50 best TV shows of 2023 - 50 to 11

Featuring Rain Dogs (No. 50), The Change (No. 46) and Boat Story (No. 45).

The Guardian, 1st December 2023

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