Fans of hit BBC show Ghosts express their devastation at show ending

Fans of the BBC show Ghosts expressed their devastation after learning that the series had been axed.

The broadcaster confirmed that filming on the fifth series of Ghosts had wrapped up for good on Friday, despite it having been nominated for a BAFTA for Best Scripted Comedy.

First airing in 2019, Ghosts follows a cash-strapped young couple who inherit a ramshackle country mansion, only to find it crawling with needy ghosts.

The team behind the hit show decided it was time to say goodbye to the Button House denizens and focus on new projects, sharing an emotional tribute online.

They wrote: “After an incredible five years haunting the halls of Button House, we have decided the time is right to put our beloved comedy Ghosts to rest in peace.”

“We just finished filming our fifth and final series and we can’t wait to share it with all of you later this year.

We could never have imagined the reception the show had, or the fun we had making it, and we’d like to thank our incredible cast and crew, as well as everyone at BBC Comedy, BBC1 and Monumental Television for their tireless support.

‘But most of all, we’d like to thank everyone who watches. Mathew, Martha, Simon, Jim, Laurence and Ben x.

Fans were quick to take to Twitter to express their sadness at the end of the show, with many paying tribute.

Referring to The Six Idiots, the fan name for the collection of comedians and actors who came together to write Horrible Histories and Ghosts, one person tweeted: “Knowing Ghosts is ending hurts so bad but I hope the six idiots know how much they have.” the fans”. I loved this show.

“The characters and this world they have created mean a lot to me. They are truly masterful creators and I will forever be grateful for everyone who is a part of this show.

“The fact that their work inspired Ghosts cbs is great and I have always appreciated how historically accurate their work is and how they leave little room for plot holes in such a complex story.

“Ghosts is so beautiful because it shows how many different people with very different personalities can get along and live together in one house.

“I think it’s amazing that they can use the theme of death to bring comfort, peace and happiness.

“I hope the six idiots continue to work together and look forward to future projects.”

Another fan posted: ‘The end of ghosts is like when a person dies. You know it happened and you cry, but it takes a few hours or days for it to finally click and you realize they won’t come back.

Someone else shared: ‘I didn’t think the end of Ghosts would hurt so much, I’m so devastated right now’, while another person posted: ‘BBC Ghosts half convinced ending after season 5 is an early joke April’.

While another fan wrote: ‘Ghosts has been such a heartwarming and amazing show to watch. It’s sad to see it end, but it really was amazing.

Another person tweeted: ‘Ghosts has actually changed my life I’m so sad it’s ending but I know this series will be amazing’ while another commented: ‘Gave me new friends and a new outlook on life they have given me taught many lessons. about life and why living now should matter and not later when it’s all too late. When one door closes, another opens, this may be a sign that there are new projects for the 6.’

Another incredulous fan posted: ‘I can’t believe the ghosts are actually ending 🙁 can’t let them go forever.’

While someone else shared: ‘I’m ugly crying over the news that ghosts are ending. it has saved my life in recent years and I am completely destitute.’

Jon Petrie, BBC Comedy Director, said: “We’re officially mourning the end of this BBC comedy classic. We can’t thank the Ghosts team enough for five incredible series (not to mention some great Christmas specials). perfect) and we can’t wait for BBC viewers to see the final series. We look forward to working with the team on new projects.’

Alison Carpenter, Creative Director of Monumental added: “We are very proud of Ghosts, and particularly the way audiences have taken it to heart.

“We couldn’t be more grateful for the creativity, talent and hard work that each member of the cast and crew has brought to the table over the five series, beginning with the brilliant creators and stars of the show.

The Ghosts family is very happy and will be missed.

Ghosts starred writer-creators Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas, Jim Howick, Laurence Rickard, and Ben Willbond, with Lolly Adefope, Charlotte Ritchie, and Kiell Smith-Bynoe.

In the upcoming fifth season, Alison (Charlotte Ritchie) and Mike (Kiell Smith-Bynoe) begin to explore other means of making ends meet and contemplate a new chapter that could have a big effect on the (after)life of the Ghosts. .

The fourth series launched in Autumn 2022 and has been nominated for a BAFTA for Best Scripted Comedy.

It was the biggest comedy series of the year in terms of viewership on broadcast television with 5.7 million viewers tuning in for the first episode.