Episode 1
Private Detectives
25m
Rentaghost try their hand at being private detectives. Harold becomes a suspect.
Episode credits
Directed by David CrichtonWritten by Bob BlockGuest stars Sam Kelly, John Rolfe
TV series
Rentaghost
19769 seasons6.8 / 10
After his death, Fred Mumford wants a second chance at achieving the success that eluded him in life. Coming back to Earth as a spirit, he recruits a Victorian gent and a medieval jester to set up 'Rentaghost', a supernatural service for wanted hauntings.
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Not streaming in United States
Checked Sep 3, 2026
Rentaghost premiered January 6, 1976. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
After his death, Fred Mumford wants a second chance at achieving the success that eluded him in life. Coming back to Earth as a spirit, he recruits a Victorian gent and a medieval jester to set up 'Rentaghost', a supernatural service for wanted hauntings.
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Episode 2
Transport
25m
Public transport is the latest brainwave for Rentaghost, involving taxis, busses and a removal service. Unfortunately, when the Meakers talk about moving house, Mr Claypole takes things literally.
Episode credits
Directed by Charles CrichtonWritten by Bob BlockGuest stars Ann Emery, Betty Alberge, John Dawson, Timothy Kightley
Episode 3
The Concert
25m
Rentaghost holds a concert that features Leonardo Da Vinci.
Episode credits
Directed by David CrichtonWritten by Bob BlockGuest stars Eric Deacon, Johnnie Clayton, Stephen Calcutt, Charles Pemberton
Episode 4
Storage
25m
The Rentaghost team try their hand at the storage business, meanwhile Harold and Mr Mumford get shrunk.
Episode credits
Directed by David CrichtonWritten by Bob BlockGuest stars Betty Alberge, John Dawson
Episode 5
Gold
25m
Everything Harold touches turns to gold, not unlike a certain king. Back in the office a ghost efficiency expert, one Cedric J. Fosdyke, is put in charge and then sacks Fred Mumford.
Episode credits
Directed by David CrichtonWritten by Bob BlockGuest stars Ann Emery, Betty Alberge, John Dawson, Frank Mills
Episode 6
News Agency
25mfinale
Rentaghost starts a news agency and attempts to gain an interview with the elusive Dr Springveldt. Fred's mother is convinced that he should see a psychiatrist.
Episode credits
Directed by David CrichtonWritten by Bob BlockGuest stars Betty Alberge, John Dawson, John Harvey, Robert East
Episode information updated Sep 3, 2026
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Cast
Michael StaniforthTimothy Claypole
Edward BrayshawHarold Meaker
Ann EmeryEthel MeakerWilliam PerriePantomime Horse
John AsquithPantomime Horse
Jeffrey SegalArthur Perkins
Hal DyerRose Perkins
Sue NichollsNadia PopovCredits
- Created by
- Bob Block
- Written by
- Bob Block
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 58
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
BBC OneUnited Kingdom
BBCUnited Kingdom
Themes
family comedyghostjestersupernatural comedywitch