Ghosts

When young couple Alison and Mike inherit a dilapidated country estate, they expect hard work and a chance to start over. What they don't expect is that the house is full of stubborn, chatty ghosts from different centuries who still treat it like their home. The living pair try to repair the property and make a business out of it, while negotiating with Victorian aristocrats, an Edwardian couple, a Tudor nobleman, and other spectral tenants whose habits and opinions complicate everyday life. The show keeps things light, focusing on the practical and often absurd consequences of sharing a home with the past, without giving away any major plot turns.

The series premiered in 2019 and was created by Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby, and Martha Howe-Douglas, who also appear in the cast. Simon Hynd directed episodes, and the tone blends sitcom rhythms with supernatural elements to highlight the ensemble chemistry.

The series has earned praise from critics and viewers and received several nominations within the UK television awards circuit, reflecting recognition for its writing and performances from the cast. Those nods underline how the show balances humor with emotional beats.

Ghosts quickly became known for its memorable, eccentric ensemble of spirits, each drawn from a different period and social background. Characters like the blustering politician and the overly polite Edwardian couple stand out, and the show's riffs on historical manners versus modern life have made it a frequent reference in conversations about British comedy in recent years.

Critics generally rate the show positively, and audience scores reflect fondness for the cast’s timing and the clever use of setting. Central themes include how the past shapes the present, community that forms across generations, and how grief and regret can be handled with warmth and humor. The interplay between domestic problems, like running a guest house, and the supernatural creates most of the comic situations, while quieter moments give the characters emotional weight.