Ghosts: Series 5 - A Christmas Gift - British Comedy Guide (original) (raw)
Christmas is just around the corner and Mike's mum, Betty is staying. Although she is just trying to be helpful, Mike and Alison soon lose patience with her interfering ways.
Further details
Broadcast details
Date
Monday 25th December 2023
Time
7:45pm
Channel
Length
30 minutes
Catch-up
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 |
| Laurence Rickard | Humphrey |
Guest cast
| Neil Edmond | Rev. Gerald Hatch |
|---|---|
| Sutara Gayle | Betty |
| Yani Alexansandrov (as Yani Xander) | Humphrey's Body |
| Dare Emmanuel | Hotel Manager |
| Jim McGullian | Hotel Guest |
| Alan Tribe | Hotel Guest |
Writing team
| Mathew Baynton | Writer |
|---|---|
| Jim Howick | Writer |
| Katharine Rosser | Script Editor |
Production team
| Simon Hynd | Director |
|---|---|
| Pat Tookey-Dickson | Producer |
| Alison Carpenter | Executive Producer |
| Debra Hayward | Executive Producer |
| Alison Owen | 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 |
| Seb Barwell | Executive Producer |
| Jon Petrie | Executive Producer |
| Anne Patterson | Line Producer |
| Dave O'Callaghan | Post Producer |
| Will Peverett | Editor |
| Andrew Lavin | Production Designer |
| Alex Irwin | Casting Director |
| Lucy Williams | Costume Designer |
| Trevelyan Oliver | Director of Photography |
| Natalie Pateman | Make-up Designer |
| Ralegh Long | Composer |
| Peter Griffiths | 1st Assistant Director |
Videos
Christmas Special 2023 Trailer
The ghosts are back for one final episode.
Featuring: Lolly Adefope (Kitty), Charlotte Ritchie (Alison), Ben Willbond (Captain) & Sutara Gayle (Betty).
The Ghosts say their final goodbye
The ghosts have an important message to share.
Featuring: Lolly Adefope (Kitty), Mathew Baynton (Thomas), Simon Farnaby (Julian), Martha Howe-Douglas (Lady Button), Jim Howick (Pat), Laurence Rickard (Robin), Charlotte Ritchie (Alison), Kiell Smith-Bynoe (Mike) & Ben Willbond (Captain).
Press
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