#AskTheGhosts

To celebrate the repeat run of the first series on BBC1, we got together to answers your questions on all things GHOSTS.

[@rileyjenkins3150]

I reckon the captain watches dads army and complains about the inaccuracies

[@eamesaerospace2805]

Or just generally complains about the home guard

[@janknuckey]

Promised myself that I wouldn't binge watch the entire new series. So I just binge watched the entire new series. And am now on KZbin binge watching anything remotely 'Ghosts'

[@LuxLisbon26]

I found out about this show during Lolly's interview on Graham Norton. Instantly binged both series and am now on KZbin binge watching anything remotely Ghosts!

[@emmyjo720]

I am binge-watching Horrible Histories, Yonderland, The Peep Show and watched the documentary about finding Richard III which I had on my watch list...Simon narrates it. It all really helps with Lockdown... I feel like I have fallen in love with six people...I loved Charlotte Ritchie in Call The Midwife and was very upset when Barbara was killed off, that is why I watched Ghosts in the first place.

[@Ahonya666]

Yep...and now waiting for Season 3

[@emmyjo720]

Amazing that Jim plays Richard III and Simon was there when they found Richard III

[@melissaa4015]

Same

[@isobelneville4510]

when i walks through the livings they smells burnins

[@idiotsassemble5698]

none of those plural but...

[@ThomasTheGayEngine]

@@idiotsassemble5698 Tis a most noxious stinks

[@bankrobber6993]

@@idiotsassemble5698 excellent!

[@maryem7186]

lmao

[@jasmineday6691]

Your uncle smelt burning toast! He was having a stroke, Alison. Okay, bad example.

[@knola_528]

I feel like their backgrounds reflect their personalities perfectly 😂

[@Titanic-bs1cw]

knola _ omg yeah lol!

[@almastrology6781]

Lol Simon😂

[@Titanic-bs1cw]

scleich astetics yeah it’s just a bunch of crap piled up 😂😂

[@joliecollier7937]

@@almastrology6781 haha Simon is so chaotic I love it

[@emmyjo720]

@@joliecollier7937 I think he is chaotic, it goes with the hair, and I say that as a curly haired woman

[@octopusoptimusprime]

i just crack up every time larry laughs so hard he just fuckin yeets back in his chair-

[@OPquaver]

Timestap?

[@bandamani]

@@OPquaver it's basically half the video lol

[@Adam_K_]

Their reaction to Larry freezing was golden

[@sophiehale1171]

Yes

[@emilyh1408]

Ben looks so soft in his glasses and grandad shirt 😭

[@OO-oe3th]

He looks like the human embodiment of a vintage coffee shop

[@sourlemon1690]

Wow lol

[@dimaxbarnes6425]

I was gonna say hot... Now I feel weird

[@emoboilandon6226]

@@dimaxbarnes6425 LMAOO

[@gmehaywood4010]

@@dimaxbarnes6425 same😂

[@emmyjo720]

I love it when Simon says he would like to play Robin, and the other five say no because he would hate all the makeup. For Julian, the most he needs is a lot of hair gel and hair straighteners...They know each other so well.

[@oliviadaly4795]

Yeah, apparently Martha and Larry (Fanny & Robin) come in at like 5:30 am for makeup and hair, and the Capt and Thomas and I think to an extent Julian just waltz in like 10 mins before filming at 8:45. Lucky! ahaha

[@Unknown______.]

14:33 Ben: "There's quite a good question here can I ask this question?" Mat: "No. Yes"

[@AmyPondFangirl]

• Will we find out more of the backstories in Series 2? (0:50) • For Simon - if you could play one of the other ghosts, who would you pick? (2:25) • Does anyone else have a ghost they'd like to play? (3:40) • When is season 2 coming? (4:35) • Who causes the most bloopers? (5:40) • Did the ghosts get to finish Friends? (7:50) • What is the ghosts favourite show, movie, or period drama? (9:00) • If you had to invite three of the ghosts to a dinner party at your house, who would you invite? (11:45) • Does Pat love dogs as much as Jim? (14:00) • Does any particular Tory inspire Julian or is it a mixture of a lot of them? (14:40) • Did you have any scrapped ghost characters? (16:00) • How do you film the part where the ghosts walk through walls? (19:00) • Will we find out the Captain's name? (20:30) (this was my question :))

[@dannimajig]

Thank you so much for this!

[@libby436]

legend

[@sophiehale1171]

Legand

[@greatidea682]

👍

[@Ilexlmao]

ty also where did u ask the question? ik they probably wont do it again but i wanna know just in case

[@gumbo210]

There’s a fun little chain of head shakes at 4:50, starting with Ben, then Mat, and then Martha.

[@katiem4935]

Oh yeah! Haha

[@alexisbroad4722]

aww omg

[@sailorjess2893]

Thank you for this 😭

[@emily78421]

Haha mexican wave! Good spot

[@The_LotrQueen-12]

(In Robins voice) LOVE QUINCY I CANT 😂

[@rachelatwood9555]

Martha is so pretty when she's dressed as herself.

[@lenawagenfuehr53]

I know, right? Kudos to the actress for making herself so hideous in character - it's the hair and the sour expression that totally transforms this attractive lady into that battle-axe!

[@emmyjo720]

@@lenawagenfuehr53 She is such a great actor...She gets every detail right as Fanny...her posture, how she walks, talks..sits...flawless

[@beth7935]

@@emmyjo720 Agreed, she's a really incredible actor!

[@jolymes7241]

This cast is just so wholesome and friendly 🥺 I'd love to be able to meet them one day

[@signeaarejrgensen61]

So Lovely 😊

[@charlotte4917]

Ikr same

[@anjalipadmasiri5924]

I love Mat and Jim teaming up against Simon 😂

[@emmyjo720]

Jim, Simon and Ben have known each other the longest...

[@sophiehale1171]

Yes

[@patryj.o.7782]

I love Martha's laugh, is so contagious

[@mayalarkins1334]

ikr! it really reminds me of helena bonham carter’s laugh :) so contagious

[@watchmedo635]

Knowing that series 2 of Ghosts is coming soon is the only thing getting me through lockdown

[@charlesii8333]

They also said there is going to be a season 3! X

[@rosettaberto4673]

Yess! Literally the only thing getting me through lockdown

[@emmapadgett1181]

Just binge watched series 2, just kept going one more then I was done.

[@Confused_Enbee]

Same

[@oliviadaly4795]

Roll on S5. Only 7 more months to go :(

[@equestrianactor4071]

No one: Absolutely nobody: Me: saying bye at the end of their zoom call 😅😅

[@goldieParadise]

6:07 Simon: W O T it... gets me every time.

[@eleanorrees]

Who’s here because they’re the biggest Horrible Histories fan on Earth🙌 Edit: thanks for the likes😊

[@charlesii8333]

meeeeee x

[@lilybowman-cast6202]

mmeee

[@ella-rose3277]

Mmeeeeeee

[@beth7935]

ME!!

[@user-ng8kf2dl7s]

Me, the obsessed HH fan)) Glad to meet everyone who loves them just as much:))

[@Blissful_Simp]

Larry looks so damn cute with longer hair🥺🥰

[@claudiahayes8833]

Shane Madej vibes

[@Blissful_Simp]

@@claudiahayes8833 yes!

[@Pose83]

I looked around Martha's house in Moseley when she was selling it. We noticed the Bafta on the mantelpiece.

[@idiotsassemble5698]

No way 🤯

[@meteormashup8497]

@@idiotsassemble5698 haha! I found you once again!

[@idiotsassemble5698]

@@meteormashup8497 hello! 😂

[@sienna1598]

@@idiotsassemble5698 your always on the horrible histories videos hhahaha

[@amoebastampede9357]

Was the portal to another world in the larder very noticeable?

[@imnotmaddyyy3768]

When i first watched this and ben said Ben: we do get a but of a backstory of a certain ghost. Mat: **smiles** After mat smiled i knew it was him that was gonna get the backstory revealed 🥺😂

[@zun7456]

me for all 21 minutes and 18 seconds of this: talented brilliant incredible amazing show stopping spectacular never the same

[@catherine4690]

I love how Larry's got his Mojo on the shelf behind him from Yonderland!! xx Also thank you so much for answering my question, really made my day!! 11:39 :)

[@lizzielane1979]

OMGGG MOJO

[@OhLilacc]

Omg that's literally amazing

[@catherine4690]

@@Piperthedoxie on twitter using #asktheghosts :)

[@Alexander-px5yz]

Do you know where you can watch Yonderland?

[@catherine4690]

@@Alexander-px5yz umm I don't think it's on any major streaming services but if you have sky TV you can download it from the sky store if it's available

[@edie2727]

omg the 60's beat group would have been SO GOOD!!

[@yeshomo3059]

4:48 PLS BEN LOOKED SO SHOCKED

[@claudiahayes8833]

I’ve met them all, they’re hilariously lovely and all very kind. I have photos with all of them (except Mat because he was ill!)

[@torymonarchist]

lucky.

[@k.stewart007]

Love Martha's giggle. So infectious.

[@StiggusRattus]

I’m loving Larry’s hair style

[@hwren9845]

yeah it really suits him.

[@emmyjo720]

@@hwren9845 All the men have curls and waves in their hair. Only Martha has died straight hair and looks like she has at least looked after it.

[@charlottebenson4609]

Matt crossing his fingers hoping Martha would invite him to the dinner party 😆😆😆😆 SO ADORABLE

[@Sid_theslothxoxo]

0:01 mats face 😂

[@bleptomaniac]

After watching season 2, Ben's face after he gives the hint at the beginning makes sense 😂

[@katiem4935]

It literally makes me so happy that they're still working together all these years later, the fact that they're all so up for being involved is just the best thing🥳

[@4EverATVAddict]

I started watching Ghosts two weeks ago, and I've already seen both seasons twice through. It is possibly my favourite comedy programme I've ever seen, and I have recommended it to anyone I've spoken to recently! It's just so hilarious and I feel like I'm going to watch it on a consistent repeat for months now. Then I wanted to look into what else the cast/writers have done and started watching Yonderland, and GOOD LORD DO I LOVE IT. I'm rationing myself to two episodes a day so I still have new episodes to look forward to for a touch longer. It's such a joy to escape into that world and the humour is so hilariously stupid, and I'm just so glad it was written and made. It's like a weird hilarious 1960s children's tv magic mushroom fever dream adventure epic tale and its the most beautifully hilarious thing I've ever seen. In the past two weeks since discovering the work of this cast, suddenly my top five comedies (which haven't much changed in the past 5/10 years) is now looking very different to how it was prior. I'm just so grateful to be able to watch the genius shows these people have made! Can't wait for Ghosts season 3!

[@oliviamackenzie9725]

Look at those long hairs and beards!

[@tiasmith3499]

* me opening the video * Them: 'hello hello hello☺️👋🏼😄(over eachother)' Ben: 😐

[@izzyhorton3533]

jim, classy QUEEN, adore the look! matt, perfect as ever, simon classy chic!, ben- chic and perfect, martha beautiful, angel beautiful, larry, we stan

[@Ellasnaps]

Their backgrounds and phone quality are perfect for their personalities 😂

[@lounicc]

this q&a gives me so much serotonin each time i watch it

[@charlotte4917]

Ahhh sameee

[@jasmineday6691]

7:31 "Come on Ben, it's 2020" 2020 has been shite, so I don't blame Ben's wifi cutting out lol Them talking about Boris Johnson's Brexit issues but now he is doing lockdown number 2

[@alustyape]

Love this series.. Strange how they use the word 'Corpsing' without realising they are supposed to be, well, dead

[@bramsrockhopper3377]

We’ve been so looking forward to the next series. Comedy has been stuck in a ghost-less rut for too long!

[@charlesii8333]

They have also confirmed a season 3! X

[@scemo39]

9:03 !!!!!!! MARTHA SAID THE PRONOUNS FOR THE PERSON!! SCUSE ME WHILST I CRY

[@darkchocolate5494]

fuckin same i lost it

[@Titanic-bs1cw]

3:42 Jim proceeds to stare majestically into the distance Also it would be amazing if the ghosts start watching all 12 seasons of the Big Bang Theory 😂

[@jessicawalton4690]

Oh my god i missed that that’s hilarious he looks mesmerised by something 😂

[@honeyclark815]

Can ben give me a cuddle?? I really need it

[@emmyjo720]

He hasn't been able to give Mat or Larry a cuddle for nearly a year....Simon said that he and his wife and child have had Covid, so he is safe not sure about the others.

[@honeyclark815]

@@emmyjo720 theyre filming today

[@emmyjo720]

@@honeyclark815 I know, Larry posted a photo of him wearing a mask

[@emmacassidy8482]

Larry wants to play Julian because he wants to go around without his trousers on. Lol🤩

[@josyshen2535]

I dont have a problem with that hahahaha

[@Blissful_Simp]

He can do that any day, I wouldn't complain🥵

[@bigbadbecky28]

this is the best thing ever

[@idiotsassemble5698]

So is your pfp omg 🤣🤣

[@bankrobber6993]

@@idiotsassemble5698 omg ur question is in the next one :0

[@idiotsassemble5698]

@@bankrobber6993 ??

[@bankrobber6993]

@@idiotsassemble5698 I mean I think her question was mentioned in the 2nd Q&A lol

[@jomalley9406]

Do another one with some other members of the cast? YES PLEASE MARY!!

[@beth7935]

Yes! I love Katy Wix so much!

[@fredhasopinions]

Man, thanks to BBC Ghosts for introducing me to this talented lot of actors. Having grown up in Germany I’d never seen any Horrible Histories as a child and might have to seriously consider sitting down and watching children’s tv just so I know what I’ve missed out on.

[@lnfreeman]

As an American who was already grown when horrible histories aired in the UK, I can recommend going back and watching it for this cast 😅

[@emmyjo720]

Captain would also like Downton Abbey, Brideshead Revisited, Churchill and Queer Eye... Pat would like Match Of The Day, The Bill, The Back To The Future films and Star Wars.. Julian would like Top Gear, Basic Instinct, Die Hard films and anything with beautiful women.

[@-simzanca-4622]

Queer Eye! I am howling 😂

[@emmyjo720]

Kitty would love Strictly, Catherine Cookson dramas, Pride and Prejudice with Colin Firth, Bridget Jones...Fanny would love Downton Abby, The Antiques Roadshow,Victoria, and Inspector Morse.. As someone that was murdered she would have an interest in crime drama. Mary would like Mary Berry, Countryfile, gentle things.

[@emmyjo720]

@@-simzanca-4622 In the last episode, Captain really excelled in helping Alison to decorate the room with good taste, was interested in the clothes. He is becoming more comfortable with that side of himself...

[@queendred1542]

Put hands up wishes to be in a room with these guys 🤚🏼🤚🏼🤚🏼🤚🏼

[@charlotte4917]

✋🏻

[@yagigglejuicetapedispenser3053]

✋🏼

[@romeaffair]

Well, just with Ben for me 🔥😍

[@aim3eok]

Their all sporting lock down hair especially Simon. Love it

[@gummygoo2]

Love you guys. Been watching you since the days of HH. You're the best group of actors ever. Keep it up ❤️

[@nidiavz]

Ben is so perfect 💖

[@sixidiotssimp5685]

19:48 when larry freezes, if that is not the most 2020 thing i have ever seen

[@leodrayton16]

The husband and wife idea sound hilarious!

[@emmyjo720]

It was going to be Simon and Martha.

[@roseedge5626]

I have the hots for Ben! ❤️❤️😍

[@signeaarejrgensen61]

You're not alone😊

[@kamlawilliams6549]

Everyone crazy for Mat and I understand why but I`ve always liked Ben.

[@gmehaywood4010]

Sameeee

[@knola_528]

This has made my Monday!! I wish I was in on this zoom call!!

[@josyshen2535]

and my friday :)

[@eggyolk9337]

The kings (and queen) answered my question I am so happy ❤❤

[@catherine4690]

Me too!! Really made my day :)

[@watchmedo635]

Congratulations!

[@eggyolk9337]

@@watchmedo635 it's an honour. I'd like to thank my mum and dad for something or other

[@JasonDrWho]

Ben is such a hunk.

[@neilshenton1834]

Dear BBC. Please, please, PLEASE give these guys the Doctor Who showrunner gig!!!

[@Coin945]

I have a story idea (in case the writers are reading this). Plot synopsis: The plot sees Alison become the conduit of Thomas Thorne and Isabelle's reconnection as the Ghosts are tethered to the spot they died. Pre-credits scene: The Ghosts are still active at 2am. The house is pandemonium. Alison is at her wit's end. In bed, she stares at the ceiling in annoyance while Mike tries to comfort her. She holds out her hand. “Don’t start with me”. Alison grabs her keys and heads off for a hike at the Tocil Wood and Nature Reserve, Coventry to escape the house for a bit. In the cool night air she takes a slow inhale and huffs a big sigh of relief. While walking through the forest she comes across Thomas Thorne's lover (Isabelle) and Thomas’ cousin (Francis) whom Alison recognises from the Season 2 story and photographs around the house. It turns out that the two were killed by a highway robber during one of their country trips. In shock, Alison heads back to her car. (Opening Credits) Upon learning of this news, Thomas decides to try to convince Isabelle of Francis' misdeeds, and the next time Alison heads out for a hike she also passes on Thomas’ poems and pleas of love. But Isabelle doesn't believe him and claims he never loved her, causing the two to bicker at each other in future messages. Alison trades these comments on each of her hiking trips. Now even this 'peaceful' location is a reminder of the craziness of home - Alison feels like she can't escape. (Insert joke about the Ghosts sending her to Coventry but not each other. Yes, I chose Tocil Wood and Nature Reserve as the location just to set up this one joke, I’m a bit bonkers like that). Francis uses Alison's exasperation to gaslight her about what 'really happened', further manipulating Thomas and Isabelle. But Isabelle eventually discovers the truth and the pair make peace. And so Isabelle tries to escape Francis, but she realises she can't. Meanwhile Thomas tries to leave the grounds to see her but discovers he can't either. They are tethered to the spot where they died. They mourn this loss. The reserve is due to be closed indefinitely. (On one of her exhausted trips, Alison hits an endangered animal and the council decides it should be closed to the public). On her last trip, Alison sets up a baby monitor so the two Ghosts can communicate. Isabelle can't directly communicate with Thomas, but she can hear Thomas' messages, which Alison relays through the monitor. (My understanding is that Ghosts can’t be heard through electronic devices, even by other Ghosts, as there are no sound waves for the device to transmit). Isabelle waits patiently by the baby monitor for each new poem to arrive. Here's the final scene: Alison's Bedroom (Human version): Alison rolls over onto her side and grabs the baby monitor, pulling it close to her lips. "I love you", she whispers. Alison's Bedroom (Ghost version): We see Thomas sitting with his back against the wall, smiling to himself, and from the bed Alison musters a smile before passing out from an exhausted few weeks. Alison's Bedroom (Human version): Mike, half-asleep, furrows his brow and stretches. "...love you too", he croaks The baby monitor slips out of Alison's hand and hits the floor. "...oh, you didn't mean me...!" Tocil Wood and Nature Reserve (Ghost version): Isabelle sits with her back against a tree, cry-smiling as she hears Alison's words come over the baby monitor. Francis mournfully looks on from afar, knowing that he will never truly have her heart, and he walks away. Alison's Bedroom (Ghost version): Mike, Alison, and Thomas are asleep, and the house is finally at peace. (Roll credits)

[@-simzanca-4622]

This is actually very good! You should be a writer :)

[@elizabethan6120]

Plz.plz become a writer this is amazing

[@beth7935]

OMG wow! That's such a creative idea & I love it & such awesome writing! My brain sort of wants to reunite Thomas & Isabel, but I can't imagine any "happy ever after" story working in the show, but this is like, only half a "happy ever after" so it might work... :D You should definitely become a writer!... Or at least put this up as fanfic, if you haven't already!

[@zofiawaites-qi7no]

If you can see this please read it You as a group of actors have hugely influenced me as a person ( and made lockdown better) As a child I watched every episode of horrible history’s and now I’m binge watching Ghost Thank you so much

[@gurlcota9554]

Just binge watched season 2 all in one sitting straight after it came out 🤣 LOVED EVERY SECOND, I can’t wait for season 3

[@josephchambers2000]

This exists and I am happy about it.

[@pluviosity]

imagining Thomas watching telenovelas just cracks me up. XD

[@hannahk787]

I’m here rewatching this in lockdown 2 because I can’t wait for s3 - especially knowing they’re filming it currently it’s so exciting

[@savannahss6924]

omg they answered my question 😭 my week has been MADE!

[@josyshen2535]

how did you send the questions? twitter? I have just found out about this being on.

[@watchmedo635]

So wonderful! You all have bought me so much joy, Ghosts is so joyous.

[@sizzlemann]

I discovered this sitcom on a BA flight from LHR to LAX. They had the first two episodes. After watching them I was hooked. Unfortunately, living in the US it's hard to find the series. I stumbled on a bad copy of the 6 episodes and watched them back to back. I'm looking forward to season 2. I should be in England in October (2020) and I look forward to watching them there. Can't wait!

[@raqueldobson1]

They should be on BBC America but both seasons are on BBC iPlayer now, as of end of Sep-20...

[@sapphiremoonangel]

It's all on Hulu in the US

[@silentsmurf]

It’s on HBO Max now :)

[@oliviadaly4795]

@@silentsmurf Not S4 sadly, A lot of US Ghosts fans are not happy about that (but S4 is on DailyMotion). They have their own US adaptation on CBS/Paramount + which the 6 idiots are exec producers on. Brilliant when it goes its own ways and doesn't do the same plotlines as the UK one.

[@carysjones5159]

these guys were my absolute childhood, bloody legends ❤️

[@nicolanicholson4116]

Jim,Larry and Matt are looking damn cute with beards

[@beth7935]

Agreed

[@Alexandra-df2ou]

This was epic! thank you so much for doing it and answering our questions! please do more of these, its so great to be able to hear the details behind the creative process and to see how well you all get along!

[@niptodstan]

The Captain would slyly watch ‘Brideshead Revisited’.

[@lnfreeman]

Yes. Yes. A thousand times, yes.

[@layrareis]

I missed seeing these six together so much 💖💖💖💖💞💞💞💞

[@slimyturtle4665]

You guys are awesome i love your work!

[@ElizabethCarterMedia]

Thank you for making these! Love the series. Best series in a while!

[@mistressravenclaw9114]

I have loved every second of this ❤❤❤😊

[@user-wi4lg1ym7v]

Thank you so much, such a cozy feeling watching you!

[@yaboifenris8689]

I absolutely love these guys!!!

[@ELFAndromedaShawol24]

Can't wait for the next Season! Absolutely ecstatic :D :D

[@clairemca22]

I love all of them so much 😩

[@spottydog7143]

This was lovely. Excited for season 2!

[@hwren9845]

I love them so much!

[@katiem4935]

Mat has such a lovely energy aw I love them all

[@sailorjess2893]

Right?! He gives off such wholesome-funny vibes and it kills me 😭❤️❤️

[@katiem4935]

@@sailorjess2893 Yess😩✨

[@una_10bananas]

Yes please do another one of these!!!

[@melodyrelody5632]

Loved this! Definitely looking forward to more things like this please!!

[@nightsgrow6575]

Having seen all the blooper videos I just realized I don’t remember Simon ever corpsing in them. Just everyone else breaking at him.

[@ThePinkymarie63]

Absolutely the best thing on TV for the longest time, I love Robin, I think that he could be the smartest one of all . I love the way he likes watching documentaries. The whole show is hilarious and I look forward to seeing future episodes. X🤣👻❤️

[@catherineyoung6212]

Aw I love the ideas of all the character ideas! They’re so creative 🥺😍😍 can’t wait for season 2!

[@Alexandra-df2ou]

your show is such quality comedy and we absolutely love it! cant wait for season two and to see what is next! thank you guys

[@RhianChambers]

How on earth did I miss these? Time to binge. I love u guys

[@lizaburberry1543]

I love the series, am addicted lol

[@toastedroast]

Please don't ever stop doing this show. I love it so so much ❤️❤️❤️

[@rubyrichardson2160]

I love how it's just like we're in a video call with the six idiots I love it

[@josyshen2535]

Omg I just found this. This is so ace.

[@sueweisberg1474]

Just started watching the series here in Canada Love it Brilliant cast

[@Mrs_Funshine]

How have I only just discovered Ghosts!!!!!! I’ve missed out all this time but making up for it now. Absolutely brilliant WELL DONE! I have so much to catch up on from all these q&a’s and anything else I can get my hands on!

[@sihyuchenfound1908]

I love love love and love the show. I am a super fan of yours. I hope to see more series on the horizon.