Ghosts - Series 2, Episode 1 - The Grey Lady - British Comedy Guide (original) (raw)
Alison and Mike are trying to find a semi-harmonious routine with the ghostly housemates of Button House. The ghosts have found a way to make their new situation work for them, while the couple are working towards a new money-making venture to fund their perpetual renovations.
Further details
Without the money to continue the extensive building work and the hotel still a distant dream, Alison and Mike decide to try to rent the place out for events. After a paranormal photo of the house goes viral overnight, Alison and Mike worry that it will ruin the house's reputation. As they scramble to debunk the spooky rumours and convince people that the house is spectre-free, they spot their opportunity to bring money in faster: they'll use the ghosts' 'talents' to create an authentic haunted house experience.
But will Alison and Mike be able to convince the ghosts to be exploited for money-making gains? They may have underestimated their punters' ability to smell a rat...
Broadcast details
Date
Monday 21st September 2020
Time
8:30pm
Channel
Length
30 minutes
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
| Cornelius Booth | Philip |
|---|---|
| Jackie Clune | Gwen |
| Yaamin Chowdhury | Rory |
| Colin Hoult | Gordon |
| Shivani Thussu | Lucy |
Writing team
| Laurence Rickard | Writer |
|---|---|
| Martha Howe-Douglas | Writer |
| Annie Fawke | Script Editor |
Production team
| 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 |
| Will Peverett | 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 |
Videos
Ghosts radio station
Pat and Thomas discover a paranormal detection device. They naturally start using it as a radio station.
Featuring: Mathew Baynton (Thomas) & Jim Howick (Pat).
The morning routine
The ghosts wake up...
Featuring: Charlotte Ritchie (Alison), 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).
Press
Ghosts review
It's laugh-out-loud funny, but they might as well have called it Are You Being Haunted?.
Christopher Stevens, Daily Mail, 22nd September 2020
Ghosts review - silly family fun & boy do we need it
Ghosts returned for a second series in the saner pre-watershed slot of 8.30pm. I don't know what BBC One was thinking last time scheduling it at 9.30pm: it's hardly Fleabag. Plus if anyone can be trusted to do a decent double entendre that adults will get but kids probably won't, it is this fine and much-loved former Horrible Histories team.
Carol Midgley, The Times, 22nd September 2020
TV review: Ghosts Series 2 Episode 1
There's still enough going on here that it's a show I'm extremely fond of, the cast are without exception bloody superb, and the concept is an appealing one indeed. But whereas the majority of the previous series were of the four star and more variety this was definitely one of the weaker episodes, enjoyable for sure, but lacking in moments which would make anyone laugh out loud over and over again.
Alex Finch, Comedy To Watch, 22nd September 2020
Ghosts Series 2 review
It's been more than a year since Ghosts were on our screens - but it seems like they have never been away, such is the way these spooks from down the ages already feel so familiar.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 21st September 2020
Ghosts Series 2 review
Ghost-hunters descend on beleaguered couple Mike and Alison's country pile, as the grown-up comedy from the Horrible Histories team returns for more crude yet clever laughs.
Rebecca Nicholson, The Guardian, 21st September 2020
Ghosts, BBC1, review
A pleasingly daft comedy fit for the whole family.
Sarah Hughes, i Newspaper, 21st September 2020