"Fools" is the first episode of Series 5 of Ghosts and its 28th episode overall. It premiered on 6 October 2023, but fans got an early release on an streaming platform in the UK.
Plot[]
Mike approaches Alison to discuss their finances following the loss of their B&B business. However, Alison is more preoccupied with plotting revenge on the Ghosts for April Fools' Day and recruits a playful Humphrey to execute her plans. But who will prove the hardest to fool?
Meanwhile, Mike is shocked to find someone from their insurance company on his doorstep - an unannounced visit to check the details of the gatehouse fire. Can Mike convince her that lightning really can strike thrice?
Historical notes[]
Trivia[]
List of April Fools pranks:
- Kitty — Lead to believe there was a balloon.
- The Captain — Lead to believe there was a fighter plane on the ground only for it to be a toy.
- Thomas — Thought he was going to see Alison nude.
- Julian — Lead to believe that some photos of '80s star Samantha Fox were on the internet only to find it was Allison.
- Fanny — Thought Alison had a new tattoo only for it to be marker
- Robin — Humphrey's head hid behind a stuffed badger to make Robin think it was talking.
- Pat — Was not pranked.
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Media[]
- Ghosts stars discuss Alison’s shocking April Fools’ prank on Thomas
- (RADIO TIMES • OCTOBER 2023)