Ghosts - BBC

[qwikti]

Enjoyed the Christmas special! Like everyone, I cried so much, it was so sweet.
If I were to be a bit irritating and pernickety, I'd say that I didn't really care much for Alison and Mike's story/lines in it, but hey, it was fine!

I also found that the last series wasn't as magnificent as the others (but hey, if your worst series is THAT good, you're doing something right!), but I enjoyed it! I so want to find out everything about the other characters, hoping we get the Captain's story revealed in the next series.

ALSO if anyone's interested, Kiell Smith-Bynoe, who plays Mike, is going to be on Taskmaster's next series! Charlotte Ritchie (Alison) was on it before too!

 

[trouble-loves-me]

I'm on a complete downer now, ngl
What a fantastic show that was from beginning to end, looking forward to whatever is next from the cast
Ps.
I love Ben Willbond.
Always have,always will.
Not to objectify but he's just absolutely delicious lol
And an incredible actor.
That's all

 

[bowtiesarecool]

Just gonna leave these here. I may have a Ghosts album in my phone photos, and I will not apologise for it

Spoiler

 

[Donnavanessa]

I have really enjoyed all the series and, although I’m sorry to see it go, as previous posters have said it’s best they go out on a high.

 

[Justhereforthedrama]

My daughter is autistic and doesnt laugh out loud at much, but Robin makes her laugh every single episode. Funniest character on tv for a while.

shes often quiet and then goes 'dooka dooka dooka, prawn!'

Personally I love Mary, its the voice for me!

 

[MitziAdele]

I wanted to binge watch all episodes tonight but only managed to watch 4 out of the 6.....so still have 2 to watch. . It is so good..... It has to be one of the best modern comedies around today .
Hoping this is not a spoiler (I don't think it is) but pmsl at the sorry song

 

[OwlAtTheMoon]

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

 

[sistersofpercy]

Currently watching the latest season of You which stars Charlotte Richie. Every time there is a sex scene DH exclaims "WHAT WOULD LADY BUTTON THINK!" and I can't take any of it seriously anymore

 

[SwizzleMalarkey]

Or instead of a mass sucking off, Alison and Mike die somehow and become ghosts themselves?

Definitely possible! It would be fun for Mike to finally meet all the ghosts. Then the ending is them all there as ghosts as another family/couple move into the house…

 

[Aussie]

That was really lovely

My friend got me the calendar as part of my Xmas present (she did get me other stuff too!)

 

[Miranda13]

I want to find out how the captain died. All the others have been explained,
Robin = electrocuted,
the plague pit people = self explanatory,
humphrey = unfortunate beheading,
Mary = burned at the stake,
Mary's friend = choked
Kitty = poisoned / abused by her "sister"
Thomas = shot in a duel
Lady button = pushed out a window
Captain = ????
Pat = shot in the neck
Julian = heart attack doing the naughty
What happened to the captain, I need to know!!!

Need to know!
Love the fact that everyone knows the Captain is gay but it's just him, nothing's ever said.

 

[ElectricDreams]

Love, love, love Ghosts! One of my all-time favourite dramas. This latest series has been superb - it seems to get better, if that's possible, though it was great from the start. I never saw Horrible Histories but can see it's most of the same gang, which explains why the ensemble chemistry, acting and writing talent and comic/pathos skills are so organic and well-honed.

Horrible histories is brilliant, I love it even as an adult. The later series had a different cast which I didn't really warm to but if you get chance, it's worth a look!

 

[Nuttyzebra]

For anyone wanting to pre-order

GHOSTS: The Button House Archives: The companion book to the BBC’s much loved television series https://amzn.eu/d/4xg5Its

 

[La_frenchie]

Now that's method acting

 

[OwlAtTheMoon]

I miss Ghosts! Going to have to look on iplayer and re-watch (again!) from series 1. It only gets better with repeat viewings imo.

 

[MitziAdele]

Currently watching the Christmas special for the third time. I previously thought this programme couldn't get any better but it has surpassed itself once again. Absolutely love it.
Missing Mary a bit I must admit. Was in tears at the end

 

[OwlAtTheMoon]

Semi-serious question...
Do Americans watch British TV with great writing and characterisation and think like... "Why the unnecessary subtlety?? Why the over-long slow burn? Tell me everything about everyone immediately!!"....?

I was thinking exactly this! The UK Ghosts ensemble writing/acting team is incredible - so talented, so subtle, so laugh-out-loud funny. Robin's character is marvellous, at once hilarious and yet sofull of profound pathos and humanity. That episode just after the Queen had died and the ghosts were outside looking up at the stars and Robin was pointing up, naming them for each friend he'd lost... and then he said something like, 'That one is Elizabeth' - well, bloody hell I was in bits at that. American tv and film have many strong qualities but short-form, intelligent/pathos-soaked comedy (which they, alas, make long-form!) just isn't a format that translates.

 

[Compassionately_judging]

Just on the last episode. Gutted it's the end one of the most heartwarming series I've ever watched, thanks to tattle.

 

[Aussie]

So I've been thinking of potential storylines they may do. On the podcast there has been talk will Alison & Mike have babies & will the baby see the Ghosts. I think if they did have a baby it would be really good if Alison sees the Ghosts interacting with the baby & the baby reacts with a giggle. I've put a lot of thought into this imaginary storyline

 

[Practically Perfect]

Captain *sigh……