The cast of Ghosts on their horror sitcom | The BFI + Radio Times TV festival

The cast and crew of the BBC's comedy horror sitcom talk about the show.
From the writer and performers behind Yonderland, Bill and Horrible Histories, Ghosts is BBC1’s post-watershed comedy. The estate of Button House is haunted by ghosts from different historical eras, but all are united by their plan to scare away the young couple who now own the property and want to turn it into a hotel.
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[@user-fi5zn6et5c]

they literally shaped my childhood. Horrible histories is the reason I adore history and want to do it an uni

[@roylecharlotte1689]

milica agbaba same

[@dabbingbeatwtfscully1467]

Same here

[@jaydentownsend5402]

It's a lot of reading, research, and referencing. But yes it is worth it. One of my old lecturers for a latin class had been to a few digs, so there's that to hope for

[@Goyamgoyam]

m that is amazing story!! 👍🏻☺️

[@tristan-lp1sv]

same!!!

[@artytalks3464]

this show was guaranteed an audience. it is an adult show but it's the sort of show that doesn't exclude teenagers. basically, not only will adults love it but so will all of the teenager who watched horrible histories when they were younger.

[@bronaghmachaulaige6865]

You say that like there isn't a bunch of now adults who watched it as kids too lmao

[@HeartHandmade]

@@bronaghmachaulaige6865 lol I was about to say the same thing. I was a teenager almost adult when I watched all of HH. and I’ll watch em over again

[@engagingathena9965]

true dat

[@tania5494]

Meeee 🤚😌

[@DontTouchMyCroissant]

@@bronaghmachaulaige6865 Yeah, it was the most popular comedy on TV, Not most popular children's comedy, just comedy.

[@HN-kr1nf]

this is a truly legendary cast.

[@goodnight-moon564]

Allannah Caratzas They made my childhood

[@sophiehale1171]

Yesss

[@emmyjo720]

They put years of work into this series....

[@joshwaaa]

I think the interviewer should get some credit here, he asks questions and then just lets them answer, he doesn't interrupt, he lets them diverge off topic and is respectful of there words.

[@curtisrobinson7962]

And he didn't eat any of them. Kudos

[@acornboi420]

@@curtisrobinson7962 🤣🤣 bit harsh

[@froggy904]

I love how they're such great friends as well as being colleagues

[@Hair8Metal8Karen]

It actually makes me so happy!

[@roblamb8327]

If they're not great friends then they are even greater actors than is humanly possible. Bring on series 5!

[@bohemianraspberry6825]

Good news! The bbc have ordered another series!

[@anidemjess5875]

Bohemian Raspberry I can’t wait 😊 I am really happy for the second series to arrive

[@lallib.3968]

Yesssssssss

[@joannegray5138]

That's wonderful. I really enjoyed the first series - great acting, writing and all round performing from a cast I've enjoyed watching since I first sat down with my young nieces and was introduced to the delights of Horrible Histories.

[@roylecharlotte1689]

Yay !

[@crumblestheclown]

Love your username

[@emmacassidy8482]

Martha: Simon's an incredibly sporty man. Ben, in shock: Is he?

[@opheliaismyname9180]

Matt, miming chugging pints

[@idiotsassemble5698]

😂😂

[@princesat1664]

And Jim is a SHOUTY MAN

[@bankrobber6993]

@@idiotsassemble5698 you are everywhere I swear to god XD

[@idiotsassemble5698]

@@bankrobber6993 but so are you! 😂😂

[@dorydaryl]

Oh please, please you clever, funny, talented people and the BBC- MORE! 'Ghosts' is a true gem and you all play a blinder. Series 2 asap, please!

[@RogbodgeVideo]

BBC have confirmed more episodes!

[@nazmunnahar1163]

@@RogbodgeVideo MAY ALLAH BLESS YOU FOR HAVING BASICALLY INFORMED ME!!!

[@catgoddness]

It been confirmed for season 2 and 3

[@una_10bananas]

They're filming season 2!!!

[@whenthe4402]

Úna Parkinson is there a date of when it’s coming out or how much they’ve done? Have they said anything new about it?

[@aussiejed1]

I am constantly amazed at how different Martha looks out of character. The boys look mostly like themselves but Martha, with the help of her talent and makeup, disappears into her roles. Love the show, and love hearing how their creative process helped it come about. Such amazing talent.

[@harrynicholson7170]

This group of people made my childhood with Horrible Histories, their chemistry is amazing! Series 1 was a barrel of laughs and I’m excited for series 2!

[@katiem656]

Did you enjoy it?

[@lottiemorton6373]

I can't waitt for season 4

[@not_monkey]

@@lottiemorton6373 is that officially confirmed happening?

[@JaimeWulf]

I assume Horrible Histories is a BBC show also? I only get BBC America here and watch Ghosts on HBO Max...

[@autumn3978]

@@not_monkey yea i think its coming out this month!

[@fenoftheforest]

"How did you decide who was to play what characters" Ben and his obsession with war documentraries:

[@HeHasRosin]

Laurence Rickard’s Cave man character is the best character on the entire show! Literally everything he says and does is hilarious and sometimes even genius

[@lss74]

I love it when he gets upset because "he missed Zumba" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jasminenguyen8300]

i lost it at the 'gorilla always win' moment when the captain was talking about guerilla war

[@fizzykitty505]

The fact that the cast were talking a lot about Simon even though he is not there! That is true ✨friendship✨ 💖

[@richiep1713]

The scene where Pat thought the shining light was “his time” 😂🤣😂 Omg what an awesome cast and show. FRIENDS was the last show that gave me this addictive feeling.

[@fairy5668]

Have you seen Yonderland?

[@emmyjo720]

As if Jim is going anywhere

[@Emberchariot]

When Fanny might be exposed to the cameras. 😂

[@HeHasRosin]

“Your a metaphor”

[@ozegirl44]

I could see these actors doing one of Terry Prattchett's books

[@bronaghmachaulaige6865]

I honestly would rather see THEM do The Watch rather than the current mess we've seen lmao

[@OO-oe3th]

I don't know if this counts but Ben has a small role in Good Omens

[@mahfuzurchowdhury2765]

Jim was kinda quiet this interview, but had some great one liners whenever he'd talk.

[@emmyjo720]

I think he was really nervous about the show.. He and Mat had the writing credits

[@douglasmcdougall4325]

Why is Ghosts so brilliant! - everything about it is so genius - it's not a series it's an addiction - but in a good way!

[@mrhousee]

Douglas McDougall IKR! I’m literally addicted to this show- Do you call watching each episode like 4 times an addiction? XD

[@goodnight-moon564]

•Felix Tears• Nope, not at all! It just means you really really really like the show!

[@richardedwards9212]

It’s like Marmite, i love it but my partner doesn’t get it.

[@theaidanator]

8:17 poor Jim, he’s got no water left

[@panicking5611]

‘,:(

[@ameliawoodman750]

That's exactly what I thought it made me sad ( ⚈̥̥̥̥̥́⌢⚈̥̥̥̥̥̀)😂😂

[@Titanic-bs1cw]

Martha just laughing at him 🙁😂

[@idiotsassemble5698]

Maybe he could ask the shouty man for some more...

[@emmyjo720]

@@Titanic-bs1cw Martha loves him a lot...she reaches out and strokes his hair...She is engaged to a friend of his. I love the smiles between him and Ben...

[@Moccason]

Just wondering.. how is Mat baynton still so hot Wut the heck.

[@roylecharlotte1689]

Octavia idk 😂

[@BerserkGoblin]

I love him so much! 😍😍😍

[@emmacassidy8482]

I'm obsessed with his chin

[@eviebradney2068]

I much prefer him without the beard though

[@Titanic-bs1cw]

@@eviebradney2068 yeah I wonder if Thomas in ghosts series 2 will have a beard 😂

[@chloeellis1246]

I just wish I could thank these guys, for everything they taught me

[@roylecharlotte1689]

Chloe Ellis same

[@goodnight-moon564]

I know right!

[@SLOosterhoff]

I like them so much. I hope that they will keep working together for a long time.

[@stewartjohnson4976]

They will

[@Ellasnaps]

Never seen such a quiet shouty man and such a loud caveman 😂

[@emmyjo720]

Jim was genuinely really nervous about this show at this point. He wasn't sleeping, I think he is the most sensitive one in the group...Martha said if it had failed, it would have been very public and humiliating...

[@Ellasnaps]

@@emmyjo720 oh man, I haven’t looked into it much but wow. Hats off too the guy then

[@emmyjo720]

@@Ellasnaps He looks tired and he has his Colin Hendricks hair and beard, so he may have been filming...He has talked about being really nervous about Ghosts at this point. They had put in years of work to develop this...making it a success and a project that kept them working together.

[@Ellasnaps]

@@emmyjo720 I don’t know much about this so thanks for the info

[@tiredboi5123]

Martha - "hes very athletic" Mat - *miming drinking* "sport."

[@uglytelevision]

They remind me of the Monty Python lot. There's definitely a lot of similiarities, and one would assume that Monty Python is an inspiration to their works. I loved Horrible Histories growing up, at 21 I still love HH, and I loved Bill and I now currently love Ghosts so I hope they continue to work together and create more shows or movies in the future!

[@catscan2022]

There's more depth in this groups work than in monty python and its more consistently funny than mp

[@sammygent9591]

Ben is still fit. Loved him in HH in the air force uniform. Mmmmm. Tasty.

[@janknuckey]

Mmmmm...he floods my basement every time.

[@sammygent9591]

@@janknuckey Hands off.

[@ashleyanne929]

OMG HAHAHA

[@AmmaraSHAH773377]

Lol i love y'all thirsting more openly as we've grown up Thin he really hasn't changed wth

[@Hair8Metal8Karen]

@@janknuckey there's my new favourite euphemism

[@pipeandslippersman]

as a very old man: i'm not entirely sure this stuff is made for me - but i bloody love this group and have done ever since i sat my son down in front of horrible histories! i really hope they go on, keep developing and keep the laughs going (both inside and outside the group). i shouldn't really identify anyone for special praise here - they're all superb, but ben willbond is a real favourite. i thought there was legs in my idea of having a spin-off show of 'the thick of it' with bens character (adam?) as the main protagonist. i really thought that guy was great: such a vapid, venal twat!

[@losersclub2624]

I need an Adam Kenyon spin off!! He was brilliant my favourite so funny

[@fairy5668]

Ben Willbond can get it. Also can Larry be the next Doctor? Or any of them tbh

[@jenkpopdeuk]

I always thought Mat would be a great doctoe

[@fairy5668]

@@jenkpopdeuk Mat would be great but do you think it might be clinging onto the David Tennant/Matt Smith era too much

[@roblamb8327]

@Mobey excuse me while giggle to myself. B*##@% 'The Six Doctors', you gave me visions of The Doctor morphing from one character to another depending on circumstance. Now that would give the beeb/, scriptwriters, cast and crew (not to mention audience) nightmares. Just imagine the expression on the Daleks' faces! Or what asses for them.

[@fairy5668]

@@roblamb8327 HAHAHA The Six Doctors as a caper. Martha as a Debbie Doctor

[@emmyjo720]

There is a wonderful moment where Ben and Jim smile at each other...

[@ashleyanne929]

My favourite cast 😍😍 they just bounce off each other so well. Also love how Mat was my first crush and I didn’t even realise why I kept watching his songs till I was probably about 13 lmao 😂

[@lilyp1847]

And idk his name but the grey haired guy next to him😍😍😍😭😍😍😍

[@Kesthechicken]

@@lilyp1847 BEN

[@darkchocolate5494]

@@Kesthechicken fuckin same i don't know why it took me so many years to realise that lmao

[@reallyhardy]

oh, my very favourite cast of people. thank you for uploading!

[@theTRUTHgroup]

I'm an American and I just discovered Ghosts because of Charlotte Ritchie being on Taskmaster. It is BRILLIANT and I can't wait to see series 3! I also can't wait to check out Yonderland, Bill, and whatever else these actors and writers can put together. Thanks for being so good at what you do and please don't stop!!!

[@spookyFrogs]

Honestly larry and mat laughing is absolutely contagious

[@Gillby47]

I love this gentle,funny,sad show.Each character is a fabulous gem and I loved getting to know each back story.It's also just reminded me how much I loved Yonderland.

[@sparklegirl66]

Ghosts is fantastic.

[@stephaniefaypage8028]

I agree

[@scemo39]

I'm so glad they decided to get back together these people made my childhood

[@Norib04]

Oh god I’m OBSESSED with this show!!!!!

[@mrhousee]

ME TOO LIKE SO OBSESSED- Julian is my fave ghost XD

[@emmacassidy8482]

I'm obsessed with Matt Baynton's chin

[@turnip8749]

I’m obsessed and I got my parents obsessed too

[@sophiehale1171]

Same

[@pluviosity]

not just a great cast, they are all great writers too. Amazing dynamics as a group.

[@epicmemeboi3503]

Name a more iconic cast. I'll wait.

[@jenkpopdeuk]

The- Oh wait you can’t

[@bramsrockhopper3377]

There isn’t one. This is it. Perfection.

[@dacrlit]

Last of the Summer Wine.

[@JamesSmith-pp5vp]

I care about them all so deeply. I've followed their works for the best part of a decade. I'm glad that things are going well

[@bi_cycle]

"All of that was me and Jim!" I love these guys so much!

[@BerserkGoblin]

I was in the audience!!!! 😄😄

[@HN-kr1nf]

lucky :/

[@mrhousee]

Omg lucky!!!!

[@goodnight-moon564]

Jools Harmes Lucky!! 🍀

[@claras5087]

what episode did you watch for the panel?

[@BerserkGoblin]

@Clara S The first episode, of course

[@davidrobinson2776]

This series was brilliant. It took me back to The Addams Family and Bewitched but made me laugh out loud more than those series ever did and also brought a few tears to my eye.

[@catscan2022]

Reminded me of randall and Hopkirk deceased with more pathos. Pat's demise omg so sad

[@stevenbreach2561]

I keep thinking "Oh,he,s my favourite,no she,s my favourite",they are all brilliant without exception

[@williamgreen8330]

Ben willbond...so dam handsome 😁😁

[@letsgoBrandon204]

Ghosts has to be the most entertaining thing I've seen in quite a long time. Absolutely fantastic

[@sibby84]

Martha treats Jim like an adorable child. Lol

[@bondfool]

I did not expect Pat’s death day to make me cry, and yet...

[@emmyjo720]

Ben wrote that episode..He is supposed to pair with Simon, but I think Simon was writing other things..And Jim is a master at using his eyes to show so much. Simon and Ben have written the Christmas episode. I love the way Jim and Mat write for Alison and Mike

[@sam_4481]

@@emmyjo720 that christmas episode BROKE me it was so sad :(((

[@emmyjo720]

@@sam_4481 Great writing by Simon and Ben...I loved Julian’s breakdown..And Pat’s sudden hope that Carol meant his wife would be there. But his marriage was not happy..

[@emmyjo720]

@@sam_4481 Simon seems to be the Christmas man, he wrote the Yonderland Christmas special too, which was beautiful and touching too, while being very funny. Ghosts was full of themes of loss, yarning and Christmas stress.

[@angelapeacock8917]

I love this show and my children grew up watching Horrible Histories. The writers and actors are first class.

[@drewcampbell8555]

Watching this shortly after the fourth series and - spoilers - they've maintained an incredibly high standard!

[@9ghostss]

The way Ben sits is so cute

[@afsampson1388]

They never fail to make me LOL :)

[@simon4632]

**reads the thirst comments**

[@voidparx]

👀 same

[@OO-oe3th]

@@voidparx I wish Horrible Histories still had their comments on 👀

[@voidparx]

@@OO-oe3th omg the thirst comments would be never ending

[@ashleyhyatt6319]

@15:07 What building would one like to haunt for all time? Easy decision for me! The British Museum.

[@buttership]

My new favourite comedy

[@mysticrosehealings]

My favorite show in a long time. Writing and acting is just phenomenal!

[@fenoftheforest]

Jim and martha's friendship is so underrated

[@sfoster.23]

I want to see Katy talking about wicker baskets on a loop

[@sfoster.23]

Jim saying "I wasn't invited" at 9:32

[@just-tess]

ahhahaha totally missed that, he is so Pat

[@Phaota]

Love the first season and looking forward to the second.

[@stephaniefaypage8028]

Me too

[@darrenardron6953]

they are amazing i always go back to their shows, when i watch horrible histories i only watch it when their all in it, but now they dont do it i dont watch it, but i do love ghosts x

[@Elnont]

Ben at 2:37 - cracking up.

[@minanes6549]

Never caught the Horrible Histories series - (wrong age!). Saw the trailer for Ghosts, thought it would be interesting. ADDICTED!! Please another series!!

[@ridersinblack3335]

I know loads of people , including me! who have watched Horrible Histories as adults! Its definitely childish but you actually learn a LOT about British history. And is really funny Yonderland is an all rounder I think, cause ti does have nudity and adult jokes, but is also childreny with puppets and fantasy

[@mrhousee]

I’m so addicted to this show like, so addicted XD

[@turnip8749]

Go watch it pls

[@bramsrockhopper3377]

Do yourself a huge fervour and go and watch HH. Every episode of every series (series 2 onwards they were really in their stride, the writing was sharp as a tack and it was truly excellent). Then come back and tell us how addicted you now are to HH and that you can’t watch the series any more now they’re not in it. The songs in particular are epic. Enjoy!

[@sparklywastaken1426]

I watched it because I had kids the right age. I STILL go back and rewatch it and my kids are adults. Check it out, you won’t be disappointed.

[@Elmerphant]

If I were stuck as a Ghost I'd want to be on a University campus. A large one. That way there are always things going on to watch (classes, parties, nerdy hangouts, love birds, etc.)

[@keepperspective]

The practicality of the director making group shots is what made it my new favorite show!

[@JaimeWulf]

I love this show, I refuse to watch our Americanized version until the BBC version has run it's course... Please got Season 4 out asap!

[@pinktweedy3325]

Its actually pretty good. I binged the whole of it last week and although it's different in a lot of ways, the basic premise and some of the situations are straight from the UK version. It has it's own shape and is produced by these guys above, so I am there for it. I am looking forward to S2, can't come soon enough.

[@Jenny_Wren_]

Mathew Baynton only has one "t" in his name, just to let you know (it currently has two in the beginning of the video)... I'm excited to see this interview though - I love this show!

[@niamhrtditchfield2348]

Do you mean 1st name?

[@weakyfordeaky8896]

Umm Martha?

[@torymonarchist]

@@niamhrtditchfield2348 Both

[@winkblue6851]

WAIT I NEVER REALISED HEADLESS HUMPHREY AND THE CAVEMAN WERE SAME THE PERSON LMAO

[@evemc5944]

Wait what????

[@stevenbreach2561]

😱

[@anidemjess5875]

I love this show, please please do series 2 I can’t wait, I love the fact that the series shows light hearted comedy & has no swearing , it’s amazing the formation of the characters

[@mrhousee]

Anidem Jess Yeah, K think that’s good. And yes, please let there be a series 2!

[@martynnotman3467]

@@mrhousee yes its been commissioned

[@turnip8749]

Hooray for clean language!!!

[@andyanderson5326]

I love this show pure British comedy. My fav is Mary, I don’t play the gambles !! Classic !!

[@CurveTheRain]

I freaking love Ghosts! So glad its getting a second series!!

[@allesfalls]

THEIR DIRECTOR KNOWS ABOUT LES VISITEURS. As a french I am SO happy 😭✨

[@maelmartial4176]

une comedie aussi geniale que leur show x)

[@dianeyoung2914]

I have never seen horrible histories so wasn't aware of this group but I love Ghosts, it has the ability to have you laughing out loud but then crying along with them, or maybe that's just me! Hope it continues, just watched the latest series back to back because I couldn't wait for the next episode to come around. Was really sad when Mary got "sucked off" lol.

[@SueDenimDomDenim]

I’d suggest giving horrible histories a watch no matter how old you are because it’s just so funny and they use songs from stormzy to the Smiths to Simon and Garfunkel and it’s fun seeing how they weave them in and change the verses to match the historical situations

[@dawnangelawalker]

You really need to watch horrible histories. I'm in my 60s and hopelessly addicted.

[@SueDenimDomDenim]

@@dawnangelawalker have them on dvd 😜 plus you have to watch yonderland it’s like the muppets with Python

[@Emberchariot]

'DAMN YOUR EYES!!!' can't wait for more series. 😊

[@anidemjess5875]

I am glad this is on DVD to buy , I live in Spain and it’s very difficult to watch bbc programs, you need a vpn , I am going to buy the box set and watch it over and over again

[@turnip8749]

Anidem Jess check dailymotion

[@LondonAndy70]

Bitter sweet to watch this after the last series has finished - what a fantastic journey it was.....

[@Skyewalker1000]

This is the best comedy by far. Excellent writing, production, acting - everything!

[@harleyhartley3168]

just finished series 2 and I miss them already sm

[@kitt3813]

Been in love with Martha since horrible histories 😍😍😍

[@emmyjo720]

I would love Jim and Simon to pair up as writers, it would be mayhem.... Then Larry and Mat who are fairly similar, and then Martha and Ben..

[@sophiehale1171]

Yess

[@GoodNaturedMischief]

I love this show so much! After 3 series, the ghosts feel like friends :)

[@DrumsTheWord]

Such a great and funny group of peeps. I hope they continue to work together because the chemistry is just sublime!

[@Lucia-1414]

Favourite cast, RAF song so brilliant.

[@aaronlucas2185]

So sad Simon Farnaby wasn't there. Think you're bigger than me!?

[@zombiechicken7114]

Marths does say hes sick today.

[@natinthehat7700]

Ran Rome with Pompy and Caesar, they’re more famous than me

[@eleanor2732]

@@natinthehat7700 but I’m the worlds richest giza there’s no one richer than me

[@bigman2890]

@@eleanor2732 IM MINTED

[@emmyjo720]

@@natinthehat7700 I have been studying Caeser and the song about Crassus is spot on and really helpful

[@Mimiprowse]

All of these guys on horrible history’s made my childhood one day my teacher started talking about a time in history and me and my best friend started singing the song that horrible history’s made to it 😂

[@charleymchale-wratten6220]

The fact they’ve worked together for so long and they have such love for each other warms my heart

[@gurlcota9554]

Just binge watched series 2 all in one sitting immediately after it was released 🤣

[@rowanaboat4523]

So did I now I’m sad there’s no more.

[@cheesemonkey98]

Same here

[@shazconway7257]

The only series I’ve watched that as soon as it came out on IPlayer I binge watched the whole series in one night. Five exceptional series. Was so sad when it ended 😢 Robin was such a beautiful character, but they all played a great part

[@danalar]

Extremely pleased my question about choosing Arthur for the music made this cut! Was a fantastic screening, absolutely thrilled to see them all back together doing what they love the most.

[@the_resourceful]

Funny people All. Ghosts must have been sooooo much fun to make. Jim really cracks me up.

[@omegasue]

love this series ... there's so much potential

[@vampire7144]

*Simon Farnaby has left the chat*

[@emmyjo720]

I think he was unwell...He does a lot of writing...and goes to LA at times. That is why he is often missing. Sometimes it is Mat who was missing in the Bill junkets or Ben that is missing. They get other work.

[@_danfiz]

The more I watch their interviews, the more I love Larry and Martha is so sweet ❤️

[@FranMSK]

There's a real mystery around some of their deaths, he says, clearly indicating the Captain 🥰🥰

[@niamhrtditchfield2348]

I just wanna know how julian died, like specifically

[@voidparx]

And kitty. We know nothing about her past

[@natinthehat7700]

@@voidparx I feel like Kitty died in a really weird way, like accidentally sniffing the most lethal flower on the planet

[@rosemeadows629]

I can’t believe I missed this at the BFI!! I love these guys :)

[@just-tess]

9:08 "Because of 'Ghosts'!" 🤣Larry! I laughed so loud my neighbors definitely heard me. Love that guy!

[@vickywitton1008]

I love all these guys. I watched horrible histories with my kids when they were young and read the books, so they mean a lot to me. I LOVE ghosts soooo much!

[@JAProductions494]

I wish Simon was in this interview but this is still awesome

[@sophiehale1171]

Same

[@firefly7980]

Just watched the first episode. It’s wonderful!!

[@Bcsmith333]

I really enjoy this group of writers/actors!

[@mrhousee]

BUT WHERE IS SIMON!? HE’S MY FAVE ACTOR AND THE BEST GHOST! Julian has amazing legs though YES

[@opheliaismyname9180]

According to Martha, ill, according to Matt, pissed or hungover

[@BerserkGoblin]

I was at the interview. They said he was sick

[@turnip8749]

He was sick