Ghosts UK has arrived on CBS as part of its revamped primetime schedule.
The American version of Ghosts was one of the top four comedies on US TV during the 2022-2023 season and fans are eagerly awaiting the third season.
But due to strikes it's been delayed and while fans wait, CBS is showing the British version. And don't worry it's just as funny!
Here's everything you need to know about Ghosts UK, including how it differs from the US version and the new CBS trailer… we also have a quick guide to the language in Ghosts UK, like the British meaning of Fanny!, as some of it might not make sense to US audiences!
On Thursday 14 December, CBS will air the first-ever Ghosts UK Christmas special. We get more of an insight into Julian's life in the moving special...
Ghosts UK on CBS release date
Ghosts UK began on November 16 at 9.00 pm ET/PT. The first two episodes were shown back to back. CBS is showing the first Ghosts Christmas special on Thursday, December 14 at 9.30 pm ET/PT.
Ghosts UK plot
Instead of following Samantha and Jay like we do in the US version, in the British original we follow Alison and Mike, a young couple struggling with money. They think their prayers have been answered when a distant relative leaves them a huge mansion, Button House. But the only problem is the house is haunted and when Alison has a brush with death she discovers she can talk to the ghosts!
Who are the ghosts in Ghosts UK and who plays them?
Thomas Thorne (played by Mathew Baynton) — Thomas is a 19th-century English romantic poet who falls in love with Alison. Mathew Baynton actually guest-starred in the US version as a different character.
Julian (Simon Farnaby) — Julian is a sleazy politician from the 1990s who's similar to stockbroker Trevor in the US version.
Pat (Jim Howick) — Pat is just like Pete in the US version, a scoutmaster who was tragically shot through the neck with an arrow by a scout.
Robin (Larry Rickard) — Robin is a surprisingly thoughtful caveman!
Kitty (Lolly Adefope) — A Georgian lady from the 18th century, who just wants to be Alison's friend.
The Captain (Ben Willbond) — A World War Two army officer.
Fanny (Martha Howe-Douglas) — Former owner of Button House, where the show is set. She's also known as Lady Button and is like Hetty in the US version.
Humphrey (Laurence Rickard) — A 16th-century English nobleman who sadly lost his head!
Mary (Katy Wix) — A peasant woman from the 16th century who was burnt for being a witch.
Ghosts cast
As well as the above stars, former Call the Midwife actress Charlotte Ritchie stars as Alison Cooper. With Kiell Smith-Bynoe as her husband Mike.
Charlotte previously told us how much the hugely warm response to the first series surprised her, saying: "Yes, someone texted me saying she'd had a horrible day and that Ghosts had improved her mood. That's the best thing ever. It is just a very warm show that people seem to respond to from different demographics and age groups. I feel so lucky to be in a show with this much joy in it."
Who created Ghosts UK?
Ghosts UK was created by Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas, Jim Howick, Laurence Rickard and Ben Willbond, who also all star in the series. They had previously worked together on Horrible Histories.
Speaking about how the show came about, Mathew said: "Initially we just wanted to do something together. We knew Horrible Histories was finishing and it was before series three of Yonderland, which we suspected would feel like enough. We wanted to come up with another thing to do together so we hired out a room in town and threw some ideas around. I think the Haunted House thing was one of the first…"
Is there a trailer?
Yes, CBS has released a special trailer for Ghosts UK. "The Ghosts that started it all are coming to CBS... Ghosts US and Ghosts UK, The Spectral Relationship!."
We have also included the original BBC trailer for Ghosts UK...
