Key Highlights
- BBC’s popular comedy series “Ghosts” is getting a big screen adaptation.
- The film will star Lolly Adefope, Charlotte Ritchie, and Kiell Smith-Bynoe, alongside the original cast.
- Producers Alison Owen and Debra Hayward are excited to bring the show to wider audiences.
- Filming is set to take place at West Horsley Place in Surrey, UK.
The Ghosts of Yesteryear
You might think this is new, but…
Yes, the beloved BBC comedy series “Ghosts” is finally making its way to the big screen. The creators, stars, and producers behind the hit show have been hard at work on what promises to be a thrilling family adventure.
A Return to Button House
The announcement comes as no surprise to die-hard fans who watched the final episode of “Ghosts” with 7.2 million viewers back in 2023. For those who haven’t, the show follows the misadventures of a group of spirits living in an old mansion called Button House.
Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas, Jim Howick, Laurence Rickard, and Ben Willbond are back, joined by new faces Lolly Adefope, Charlotte Ritchie, and Kiell Smith-Bynoe. The writers and stars say they couldn’t resist returning to their haunted home for one more adventure.
A Cinematic Adventure
Simon Hynd, who directed the show’s final episode, is now behind the camera once again. He’s joined by producers Alison Carpenter and Andy Brunskill, as well as executive producers Jill Forbes (for Monumental) and Eva Yates (for BBC Film).
Jill Forbes says, “We couldn’t be more excited to be working with this exceptionally talented team once again, and with Simon at the helm. Die-hard fans and newcomers are in for a real treat.”
Preparation for Filming
The film will be shot on location at West Horsley Place in Surrey and nearby areas. This location is particularly fitting as it shares some similarities with the Button House mansion that has been the setting of so many memorable episodes.
BBC Film’s Eva Yates adds, “At BBC, we are overjoyed to be bringing our beloved ‘Ghosts’ back once again, this time for a hilarious and cinematic adventure, for the enjoyment of audiences on big and small screen alike.”
Looking Ahead
The film is scheduled to begin filming next month. For those who have been waiting with bated breath, it’s a welcome reminder that sometimes, what you thought was over isn’t really gone at all. Just like the spirits in Button House, they come back for one last adventure.
So, mark your calendars for October 2026 when “Ghosts: The Possession of Button House” hits UK cinemas and BBC iPlayer.
It’s a return to the supernatural that you won’t want to miss.
And let’s not forget, with a sixth season already commissioned for the US version, the Ghosts saga continues to grow in both size and scope. Whether you’re new to the series or a long-time fan, this is shaping up to be an exciting chapter in the story of Button House.
