Fans of cosy, spooky vibes will be pleased to know that the hit BBC comedy Ghosts is returning to screens in the form of a feature film.
That's right, everyone's favourite gaggle of ghosts are set to return in Ghosts: The Possession of Button House, a feature length follow-up to the beloved sitcom which came to an end back in 2023.
Allison, Mike and the rest of the residents of Button House hit the big screen with an adventure that sees the ghosts dealing with the fact that their beloved home is being renovated into a hotel.
Ghosts is the brainchild of Horrible Histories alumni Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas, Jim Howick, Laurence Rickard and Ben Willbond, who all star as the eponymous ghosts that have made Button House their home over the years.
Thankfully for families looking for something spooky and fun to enjoy this Halloween season, Ghosts: The Possession of Button House is hitting UK cinemas in just a few weeks. Read on to find out all you need to know about how and where to watch it.
How can I watch Ghosts: The Possession of Button House?
Ghosts: The Possession of Button House will be available to watch in cinemas on Friday 23 October.
The original series, as well as its US remake, are available to stream on BBC iPlayer now.
Is Ghosts: The Possession of Button House on streaming?
No. Ghosts: The Possession of Button House isn't available on streaming services yet, you'll have to hit the cinema if you want to catch the spectres' big-screen debut
Ghosts: The Possession of Button House cast – who stars in the film?
Ghosts started life as the brainchild of Them There, a comedy troop that included comic actors Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas, Jim Howick, Laurence Rickard, Ben Willbond, all of whom would go on to star in and write the CBBC show Horrible Histories. Known for playing a plethora of colourful characters, the group brought their surrealist and witty sensibilities to the strange and heartwarming world of Button House.
Joined by Charlotte Ritchie and Kiell Smith-Bynoe, as the two living residents of the haunted Button House, Ghosts crafted a world that subverts horror tropes to create something decidedly more wholesome.
You can see the full list of confirmed cast below:
- Charlotte Ritchie as Alison Cooper
- Kiell Smith-Bynoe as Mike Cooper
- Lolly Adefope as Kitty Higham
- Mathew Baynton as Thomas Thorne
- Simon Farnaby as Julian Fawcett
- Martha Howe-Douglas as Lady Fanny Button
- Jim Howick as Pat Butcher
- Laurence Rickard as Robin/Humphrey Bone
- Ben Willbond as The Captain
- Scott Ellis Watson as Jack Marsh
How does the Ghosts movie follow on from the TV show?
Ghosts: The Possession of Button House picks up after then end of the show, which saw Allison and Mike leave Button House to start a family, with their historic home being turned into a hotel.
The film follows Button House's transformation after something goes amiss with the ongoing renovations, leading the ghosts to try and find a way to reach out to Allison and Mike in the hopes they can save the day.
How this all fits in with the finale episode's flash-forward, showing an older Allison and Mike returning to Button House to check in to their usual suite, remains to be seen.
Ghosts: The Possession of Button House trailer
You can watch the latest Ghosts: The Possession of Button House trailer below:
View Green Video on the source websiteGhosts: The Possession of Button House hits cinemas on Friday 23 October.
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