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Just discovered 'Ghosts' - is Robin and the Space Station the funniest clip ever in the whole wide world.....???

126 replies

Teenagehorrorbag · 16/12/2023 00:55

Honestly! DD15 and I discovered Ghosts a few weeks ago and have been watching whenever we can. Not sure what series we're on but we've seen two Christmases so maybe series three?

Anyway - it really is one of the funniest series I have seen for decades (having been brought up on Blackadder and Red Dwarf the bar was high, plus my kids don't always appreciate the older stuff....).

Just seen one where something happens to make them all stare into the sky to remember lost loved ones. I won't spoil it but anyone who has seen it will know which episode I mean. I can't find the clip on Youtube - if anyone can add a link that would be great!! I cried with laughter - but it's poignant and hilarious too......

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SusanKennedyshouldLTB · 16/12/2023 10:05

I found the American version first because of the actress who was in izombie. I really enjoyed it and only knew there was a british version from mumsnet.

ShazzyG71 · 16/12/2023 10:06

We LOVE Ghosts. My DH has watched the Fools episode dozens of times. I watched the US version and found it hard going. I persevered and really enjoyed it. DH hated it.

mumda · 16/12/2023 10:28

It's brilliant. We have been eeking out the episodes. We watched all the US version really quickly. Enjoyed that too.
What a shame there's no more being made.

Wotrewelookinat · 16/12/2023 10:41

Ghosts is SO good. Watch the outtakes/bloopers on YouTube, very amusing!

BoobyDazzler · 16/12/2023 10:44

It’s my favourite tv show and I’ve watched it so many times ❤️

Portakalkedi · 16/12/2023 10:46

Looking forward to watching this, have just binge watched Horrible Histories over the last few weeks and love it! Also have a major crush on a couple of the actors ....

Tootytoot78 · 16/12/2023 10:59

So many funny moments as well as sad ones.

"FANNYS EXPOSED"! Pat

When Mary * *was 'sucked off', and the Captain was explaining to Alison he had to keep busy. The look on his face is so sad, that I always tear up.

We often quote Pat when he was telling the spooky campfire story, "This an actual true story actually"

Watch the bloopers on YT, they are hilarious!

10HailMarys · 16/12/2023 11:07

DP and I only got round to watching Ghosts in the past few weeks and have now binge-watched most of it and we’re halfway through series 4. Both Robin and the Captain are adorable and I fancy them both.

jemenfous37 · 16/12/2023 11:07

@sparepantsandtoothbrush No it isn't an exact copy. It can't be due to different histories of each country.
Only a version of Pat is in US

Mummyratbag · 16/12/2023 11:11

Love it here. Love the gently comedy and the moving bits. My favourite bit is when the ghosts join Alison around the piano and sing In the Bleak Mid Winter.

Bbq1 · 16/12/2023 11:17

SweetFemaleAttitude · 16/12/2023 04:56

We used to like it, but felt it dropped off as the seasons went on unfortunately and felt it became boring and unfunny.

Us too. It used to be laugh out loud funny but I think they just ran out of jokes, situations and back stories. We watch because we always have but it's finishing at the right time and we will watch the last episode.

American Ghosts was dreadful, we gave up sfter one episode.

MrsCarson · 16/12/2023 11:25

I like both the US and UK versions.
The US was good in that they have contact with other ghosts, one is a friend of the Indian and is at an office in town, and Samanthas Mum was a ghost in a diner.
The ghost stuck in the car was good too. The girl going to her prom who lives in the attic makes me laugh.

RenoDakota · 16/12/2023 11:37

Portakalkedi · 16/12/2023 10:46

Looking forward to watching this, have just binge watched Horrible Histories over the last few weeks and love it! Also have a major crush on a couple of the actors ....

I have had an enduring love for Mathew Baynton since the early days of Horrible Histories.

I think I have posted this here before but any excuse to do it again ...

drivinghomeforchristmass · 16/12/2023 11:58

The guy with no head is played by robin 🤣

noodlezoodle · 16/12/2023 13:19

It is so lovely. I really liked the Kylie sketch as well - was that for Comic Relief maybe?

wizzbitt · 16/12/2023 15:53

I'm with you OP. I've only just finished the series. I actively avoided it for years as I thought it would be annoying. My DS (9) loves it and we watched it together. He's rewatching it with my DP who was also sceptical at first but saw how funny it was so started from the beginning. Thankfully a lot of the grown up jokes go over DS head and I told him all about the lovely Kim Wilde and how DP had a crush on her 😂
We're all Robin fans here too. There are some lovely poignant moments and seeing their death stories are quite moving at times too.
Have you seen the Comic Relief short with Kylie Minogue. Very funny.
Also Horrible Histories is hilarious!

wizzbitt · 16/12/2023 15:53

Oops. Totally missed the post before mine! 🤦🏿‍♀️

Treacletoots · 16/12/2023 15:55

I love the one with the pigeon. How it comes back from the dead after being despatched by the neighbours dog.

ShazzyG71 · 16/12/2023 15:55

I love the line dancing scene. ❤️

LenaLamont · 16/12/2023 15:59

Robin, Humphrey and the Captain are adorable. Mary is wonderful.

I love how Fanny's sharpness and Kitty's overwhelming sweetness are in perfect balance. Pat's earnestness and also amazing ability to see through every April Fool were perfect. And Julian... mostly ghastly, occasionally wonderful. (Sorry, Thomas, you are only ever on my Con list)

LadyFannyButton · 16/12/2023 16:02

So glad you are enjoying it op. I have loved every episode, so sad it’s over. I am really looking forward to the last Christmas special though. I may then rewatch from episode 1.

Hedjwitch · 16/12/2023 16:07

Huge fan here. Very in love with the Captain ...hot! Loved Mary,really miss her now. She really made me laugh

AllTheWatersTurnedToClouds · 16/12/2023 16:11

You can tell by my username I’m a fan 😆

thanks to you lot I just watched the bloopers - fantastic

Pieceofpurplesky · 16/12/2023 16:15

Pat watching the Christmas video of his family 🥹🥹
Love it and hope the final episode is what we all need it to end like!

Chersfrozenface · 16/12/2023 16:21

I really must get the Yonserland DVDs.