Ghosts - BBC

[Sea]

Spoiler: spoiler re film plot

1 criticism in the Film plot was mike and dropping the baby - it was random, as if just to give Mike a few lines to speak & something to do "

 

[Lolly505]

I absolutely love this lot. After reading the posts on here, I am really wanting to watch Yonderland. OH and me tried to find it today but had no luck finding it. The second and third series and the Christmas special were on sale on the usual websites (Amazon, Ebay, HMV) for around £6.99 each series. That is no problem, ....but every website we checked for the first series was about £150 for series 1 . Why is it so expensive? We can't justify paying that so we feel we are missing out on something there . Is it that good?

I had a look about this because I was curious why. Apparently the Series 1 DVD was released by a company that have since went bust? So it's effectively 'out of print' now, as the publisher for series 2-3 won't have the rights to distribute Series 1. Plus the original DVD likely had a smallish run too (given how niche the series was when it aired) so there aren't many available.

You'd hope they'd release Yonderland as a box set after the success of Ghosts since people will be more keen to take a chance on it. But as always, it'll all come down to distribution rights and who owns what

 

[mindlessness]

I loved this!!! Mary and Julian were my favourites, wasn’t keen on kitty and the cave man at first but they definitely grew on me. I only watched it because it had a few cast members (Mike and Mary) from Stath let’s flats. If you haven’t seen that yet it’s a much watch.
If you really enjoyed this I thoroughly recommend what we do in the shadows.

Yes! What we Do in the Shadows is brilliant! I definitely think if people like Ghosts they will enjoy that too.
I also really like Stath Lets Flats! Just talented people all round.

 

[Vee6]

The new Mrs Hall is made out to be at least 20 years older than the actress is. Her and Sigfried are end game right?

 

[NonDairyQueen]

I’m taking it week by week but the first episode was great! Felt a little different in places with the new director but it was as funny and clever as usual.

My sister finally decided to start watching it and just started with this episode so she was a bit confused about who were ghosts...

Oh I was wondering why it felt different. I like that Mike is getting more 'interaction' with the ghosts even though he cant see them and we are seeing more from his point of view of his wife having a completely different life that he cant be part of.

 

[Jelly Bean]

The young actors were absolutely brilliant! They had - what - a matter of weeks/maybe a few months to get to know the quirks and mannerisms of characters the main cast created and lived with for 5 years. There wasn't one weak moment with them - oranyone, come to that. The silliness was spot-on, but the pathos was too. Hoping there's a sequel - that core team of 6 know themselves as writers and actors so well, and there are several behind the scenes youtube videos with them, including talking about how they knew they had hit on the right idea.

And now I'm going to watch all 5 series again from the beginning! (I may also be the sad nearly 60 year old who regularly watches the old HH songs this cast did on youtube too - and if you haven't seen their turn at the Proms from 2013, thats brilliant, too, and also on youtube!!

And yes, such a range of ages and generations at our cinema on a rainy, windy and miserable Saturday afternoon, all laughing and enjoying a film that was a perfect big outing for Ghosts. We, too, are going again on Friday or Saturday

How lovely! It does sound a perfect cosy treat. I'm looking forward to seeing it next week. Without OH as he winds me up in the cinema Too hot, too cold, can't understand what they're saying as they're mumbling, needs the toilet. Honestly it's like being with a toddler.

 

[sistersofpercy]

The American version told us in the first episode that the Thor/Robin character could make the lights flicker due to being struck by lightning. We had to wait a long time to find that out in the UK version. Thor is nowhere near as good as Robin and neither is the scout guy. They also made it too obvious about the soldier character being gay. There's a distinct lack of subtlety compared to the UK version.

Also the husband is just not as cute and endearing as Mike. I found the American version watchable but nowhere near as intriguing or funny as the British version.

I have to give you credit for getting through it. I tried it on a flight earlier this month and lasted all of ten minutes. It just didn't feel right.

 

[ElectricDreams]

I've watched all the US episodes online and I quite enjoyed it. Different enough to the UK one to not compare them. It's typically American though with a moral to every story and a lesson learned every week!

 

[ButtonDownTheHutches]

We’ve given it a go. I found the first couple of episodes a bit ‘meh’ but I’m prepared to stick with a bit longer to see if it develops a decent rhythm. I wasn’t keen on the American version of The Office until it grew into its own version.

That said, the ‘Mike’ actor (Jay, is it?) is not a good actor at all.

 

[Pippip_pop]

Loved this show!

 

[Misssj80]

Love, love, love this show!! Thoroughly enjoyed the Christmas episode! Think I will re watch it later!

 

[ronniestigs]

just finished season 3. it was so good.

roll on the Christmas special

 

[Aussie]

It is just brilliant isn't it @Aussie.
I have watched the whole series now. We find out the Captains name and a bit more of his back story . We also find out what happened to Kitty. .

I am going to miss this so much when it finishes at Christmas

The Captain We are going to watch the last episode shortly.
I've been telling my inlaws for years to watch it. They've finally started & loving it!
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I'm laid up on the sofa feeling crap with covid so I've binged series 5...I was going to be good and watch it in real time but needed to cheer myself up

I hope you feel better soon

 

[Cosmicpixiesb]

Amazing news

 

[Aussie]

I love this! I'd love to make them... Please let Humphreys head be detachable?!

It's fabulous hey! It's done by someone penned the Syston Banksy. They do some fabulous displays!

 

[Aussie]

David Beckham must get ££££ for advertising Ninja products

 

[Reverend]

And this is a timely reminder to not drink and Tattle

You're absolutely right. Poor Humphrey indeed. The actor that plays him also plays Robin so at least I remembered one of his characters . I've always wondered if they use him for the body shots or a body double (BA BOOM!).

Someone else brings Robin when Robin doesn't have a head.

 

[Merpedy]

I want the couple to have a baby who can see the ghosts and to also see how they react with the baby.

Someone on reddit has said that there's an awful lot of references about eggs

 

[ButtonDownTheHutches]

New series definitely starts on Friday 6th October on BBC1 at 8.30pm. Hurrah, less than a week to go!

You’re getting over-excited - it’s just under a fortnight to go

(Panicked a bit when I first read your post, as if it’s less than a week until 6th October I’ve missed several important work deadlines!)

 

[Fanny Muchmore]

@smellsofbiscuits I definitely want some of that prosecco