The BBC has acquired the Australian adaptation of its beloved sitcom Ghosts, which will soon land on BBC iPlayer and BBC Three. The original UK series, starring Charlotte Ritchie and Kiell Smith-Bynoe, aired from 2019 to 2023 and left fans heartbroken when it concluded after five seasons.
New Cast and Setting
The Australian version follows young couple Kate and Sean, who inherit Ramshead Manor after the timely death of Kate's great-uncle. They debate whether to leave their city lives and turn the dilapidated property into a boutique hotel, unaware that the manor is also home to an eclectic group of ghosts. The cast includes Tamala as Kate, Rowan Witt as Sean, along with Mandy McElhinney, Brent Hill, Ines English, Michelle Brasier, George Zhao, and Jackson Tozer.
Fan and Executive Reactions
Nick Lee, Head of BBC Programme Acquisition, said: "It's a fresh and very fun spin of the wheel for this beloved BBC format. Fans will really enjoy the world this new ghoulish gang create." The eight-part series has already been hailed "excellent" by fans, with one calling it "the best thing since toast." Another viewer wrote: "I'm so impressed with this adaptation! I binged the entire series in one night. The performances are outstanding, the production is stellar, and the writing is sharp, clever, and full of heart." A third fan described it as "peak cinema chaotic, unforgettable masterpiece that somehow changes your life."
Original Series and Upcoming Film
The original UK Ghosts ended after five series. In a statement, the team said: "After five incredible years haunting the halls of Button House, we have decided that the time is right to let our beloved sitcom Ghosts rest in peace." However, a highly demanded feature film, The Possession of Button House, is now set to air with the original cast returning. The creators added: "We never planned to come back. But when we had the idea for this story, we all got so excited that we couldn't resist returning to our haunted home for one more adventure."
