Ghosts - BBC

[mindlessness]

They're rarely seen together and they probably just have another actor in the 'body of Humphrey' costume. Humphrey was hardly in the Xmas special.

Yes the body of Humphrey is credited on IMDB For the whole series.

 

[50sGirl]

Christmas Day at 7:25pm! I can’t wait, it’s so good anyway but the Christmas ones are extra lovely.

Lovely thank you.

 

[Aussie]

Watched S3 over 3 nights with the teen son, loved it.

 

[ButtonDownTheHutches]

This was posted on the Ghosts fan page

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ooooh, fabulous! I was wondering about this the other day

 

[Sprezza]

Why is Simon Farnaby doing random adverts? He must have made some decent money from Ghosts

 

[ElectricDreams]

@kev1974 I know they've given it a second series and there was a xmas special this year, I think the general feeling among people who have seen both is that the UK one is much better

Spoiler: US spoilers

it annoyed me how they revealed how the ghosts died very quickly and that they seem to have much more money to do the place up/open the B&B with immediately.

I know Mathew Baynton has a cameo next series though, and the UK writers are involved in it generally

I've been watching the second series on CBS and I quite enjoy it as long as I don't think of it in any way connected to UK ghosts what's annoying though is that sometimes it's not on for weeks at a time. The last episode I watched was aired on 16th December and it was probably only halfway through the series.

 

[DigiDuino]

There's a new series starting tonight
Am excited already

They’re all already up on iPlayer too!
Just watched the first one, excellent as always!

 

[ElectricDreams]

I'm quite enjoying it. It'll never be as good as the original but I already prefer it to the US version. It could do with a couple more ghosts though, it feels a bit thin on the ground and I don't know how far they'll get storyline wise with so few of them.

 

[Scotch Mist]

Just spotted that there’s an Australian version on iPlayer; I’m partway through the first episode, and I’m liking it more than the US version

Ive just started watching the Aussie series. I'm not sure about it yet so I'll watch a couple more episodes. I don't think the actors are as good as the UK version and it's not making me laugh as much so far though 🫠

 

[ButtonDownTheHutches]

I'm quite enjoying it. It'll never be as good as the original but I already prefer it to the US version. It could do with a couple more ghosts though, it feels a bit thin on the ground and I don't know how far they'll get storyline wise with so few of them.

I think I’ve watched about 3 episodes so far, and this sums up my thoughts too: not a patch on the original (though nothing ever could be), but it’s pleasant enough and is far more watchable than the dire US version.

 

[50sGirl]

We’ve started the US one and it’s well written in terms of jokes but less in terms of characters.



yes there is an episode where Alison sees other ghosts - the doctor joke is the same in both series.

Spoiler: Response to first spoiler

I think she could. The doctor scene is lifted from the UK show

I agree the US show is different. I am enjoying it, even though I agree they have rushed through the characters back stories, although I love the back stories. Isn't the trouserless guy a trader? They have got him spot on as a stereotype!

You both have way better memories than me. I’ve no recollection of Alison and the doctor!

 

[Ratatat-tit]

I agree! I love the Thomas being Scottish and Robin "Lord Knows Who?" scenes in series 5, but I think for me that's about all which is really sad as I love the show sooooo much

Yup! I can't think of one great episode, especially in comparison to all the other series. It felt like it had no heart left

 

[MitziAdele]

Do let us know how it goes! I also want to try out Yonderland!

Will do . I'm excited about watching this programme

 

[qwikti]

Sunday weather forecast is dark, dreary and wet which means; couch, blanket, candle, brew and watching from episode 1….again

sheer bliss

Count me in!

 

[Misssj80]

My son and I have watched 4 episodes of the new series and we are loving it. Decided to save the last few episodes for tomorrow.

 

[Some People!]

18 episodes in series 1 of Ghosts US!
What do we get? 6 episodes per series?

Quality vs Quantity!

 

[FenellaTheWitch]

I hope so! Maybe we need an ACGAS thread?!

I did find one but it was from 2020 and had 3 posts.

 

[ElectricDreams]

I'm up to the Ned Kelly episode and I think i need to retract my statement that was pretty diabolical I think while they stick loosely to the UK plots it's fine. I like all of the ghosts though, which is something I can't say about the US version where I don't like any of them!

 

[50sGirl]

So I’ve been lurking on this thread and decided to try the US version! I think the two things I actually liked initially (on episode 3) was 1- that Sam’s fall was a genuine accident 2- the mucky politician is the one that is chasing her; it’s just funny! I definitely agree with the comments above- it’s not subtle at all, but if you take it for what it is, it’s a time waster (I’ve decluttered the whole toy box!)

I’ve just finished the US series.
I think it’s best not to compare it to the UK version because, other than the concept, it’s totally different.

Spoiler

Sam can see Ghosts wherever she goes. Could Alison do that in the UK version? I can’t recall. I liked when she met her mum again.

I don’t think the actor who plays Thorfinn is very good - is it just me or does his accent keeps slipping?

Trevor, the Wall Street Trader, who plays the equivalent of the UK politician character, is much more likeable than the UK character.

I miss a “Mary” equivalent.

Nigel reminds me of Matt Hancock facially!
The headless character seems to have been forgotten most of the time.

Spoiler

There is no way that Hetty would have been so accepting of Isaac admitting he was gay or shared a bedroom with him. Did we find out how she died? I’m also glad the Prom Queen was only for one episode as I didn’t enjoy that one.

 

[Aussie]

There's a new series starting tonight
Am excited already

Soooo excited!