Lolly Adefope as Kitty, Mathew Baynton as Thomas, Simon Farnaby as Julian, and the ensemble cast of six co-creators anchor this BBC sitcom about a group of hapless Ghosts and a young couple in a crumbling mansion.
Main cast
- Alison CooperCharlotte Ritchie1–5Main
- Mike CooperKiell Smith-Bynoe1–5Main
- Lady Button (Captain’s wife / Ghost)Martha Howe-Douglas1–5Main
- Fanny ButtonMartha Howe-Douglas1–5Main
- Thomas Thorne (Georgian poet)Mathew Baynton1–5Main
- Julian Fawcett MP (Tory politician)Simon Farnaby1–5Main
- Pat Butcher (scoutmaster)Jim Howick1–5Main
- Robin (caveman)Laurence Rickard1–5Main
- Humphrey Bone (headless Tudor noble)Laurence Rickard1–5Main
- Kitty (Georgian gentlewoman)Lolly Adefope1–5Main
- Captain (World War I officer)Ben Willbond1–5Main
- Mary (witch/wife)Katy Wix1–4Main
Supporting cast
- Annie (Alison’s friend)Holly Aird1–5Supp
- Barclay Beg-Catchpole (Mike’s friend)Johnny Flynn1–5Supp
- Sophie (Alison’s sister)Kate Ward1–5Supp
Guest & voice
- Mr. Cheeseman (estate agent)Derek Jacobi1Guest
- Dr. Murray (doctor)Sian Gibson2Guest
- Reverend MervynHugh Fraser3Guest
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About this cast
Ghosts is a British sitcom that follows a cash-strapped young couple, Alison and Mike, who inherit a dilapidated country house — only to discover it’s teeming with a quirky assortment of ghosts from various historical periods. The series was created by six comedy performers (Lolly Adefope, Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas, Jim Howick, Ben Willbond) who also play the main ghosts…
FAQs
Who plays the lead character Alison in Ghosts?
Charlotte Ritchie plays Alison Cooper, the living owner of Button House.
How many series of Ghosts are there?
Ghosts ran for five series on BBC One from 2019 to 2023.
Is Ghosts based on a true story?
No, Ghosts is a fictional comedy series created by the team from Horrible Histories. However, the house setting is loosely inspired by real historic houses.
Who are the six creators of Ghosts?
The show was created by Lolly Adefope, Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas, Jim Howick, and Ben Willbond, all of whom also appear as ghosts.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026