Episode 1
Episode 49
25m
Mr Meaker decides to take Ethel camping, but things go awry when he asks the ghosts to help set up the campsite.
Episode credits
Directed by David CrichtonWritten by Bob Block
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
Episode 50
23m
Adam Painting is having problems with his new restaurant: staff walkouts and exorbitant heating bills. He decides that the ideal people to resolve his issues are the spooks at Rentaghost.
Episode credits
Directed by David CrichtonWritten by Bob BlockGuest stars Christopher Biggins
Episode 3
Episode 51
24m
Queen Matilda returns with the desire to experience life as a commoner, and a job vacancy as a cleaner for the Perkinses seems too good an opportunity to miss.
Episode credits
Directed by Jeremy SwanWritten by Bob BlockGuest stars Paddie O'Neil
Episode 4
Episode 52
25m
Mr Claypole celebrates his 860th birthday with fun and games; unfortunately, for the Perkinses next door, their nervous Aunt Mabel is coming to visit.
Episode credits
Directed by David CrichtonWritten by Bob BlockGuest stars Patsy Smart, John Rolfe
Episode 5
Episode 53
25mfinale
Adam Painting wants the ghosts to help out in his department store, but things are complicated by McWitch's dream potion, and the return of Whatsiname Smith.
Episode credits
Directed by David Crichton, Jeremy SwanWritten by Bob BlockGuest stars Christopher Biggins, Kenneth Connor, Gareth Marks
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