Series 3 of Ghosts was released on 9 August 2021, with 6 episodes. A second Christmas Special was released in December.
Cast[]
- Lolly Adefope as Kitty
- Mathew Baynton as Thomas
- Simon Farnaby as Julian
- Martha Howe-Douglas as Fanny
- Jim Howick as Pat
- Laurence Rickard as Robin/Humphrey
- Charlotte Ritchie as Alison
- Kiell Smith-Bynoe as Mike
- Ben Willbond as The Captain
- Katy Wix as Mary
Episodes[]
| # | Episode | Air date | Prod. code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "The Bone Plot" | 9 August 2021 | 301 |
| A documentary about the Tudor period is being filmed at Button House, prompting Humphrey to recall his death. When he learnt that his French wife, Sophie, plotted to assassinate Queen Elizabeth I, he was unjustly framed for the conspiracy and fled the Queen's guards. Most people believe the guards beheaded Humphrey on the spot, but he was actually beheaded when he banged his fist against a fireplace where he was hiding, causing two swords to come loose from the wall and swing down onto his neck. When nosy neighbour Barclay Beg-Chetwynde is desperate to take part in the documentary, Julian tries to force him off the estate, believing he will soon die and the ghosts will be stuck with him for eternity. Meanwhile, Thomas gives Alison elocution lessons when she is pestered to feature in the documentary. The rest of the ghosts attempt to make Fanny and the Captain laugh. Mike struggles to commission a t-shirt to advertise Button House, and he's frustrated when the design turns out to be unflattering when worn. | |||
| 2 | "A Lot to Take In" | 16 August 2021 | 302 |
| Mike begins his new job as an insurance caller but is suffering from first day nerves. At the same time, Alison is visited by a mysterious young woman named Lucy who unexpectedly shows up at Button House, claiming to be her long lost half-sister. Meanwhile, Julian recalls when he first became a ghost, and how disorienting and frightening it was. Mike finds he's not cut out to be a telemarketer, but after he happily listens to a woman's life story she offers him a new job. | |||
| 3 | "The Woodworm Men" | 23 August 2021 | 303 |
| Button House is being fumigated for woodworm, causing Alison and Mike to camp outside for the night. A spooked Mary tries to make the fumigators leave the house. Alison puts on the film Grease for Kitty to watch, but Julian changes the channel to watch something more 'grown up' and leaves the TV on a horror channel. Unknowingly watching A Nightmare on Elm Street, Kitty gets frightened when Mike knocks out the electricity while trying to turn on an electric heater. A series of events terrifies the ghosts inside the house, leading them to join Alison outside. Alison and Mike compete to see who is the best camper, but Alison cheats when Pat offers his wilderness knowledge, to the chagrin of the Captain, who struggles to help Mike. Mike tries his hand at glamping. Thomas laments that his Grand Tour didn't spark his creativity. Unable to sleep due to the ghosts incessantly talking, Alison goes to Mike's tent and tells him he wins the competition. Kitty tells Alison about the scary film, and she quickly deduces that Julian changed the channel. | |||
| 4 | "I Love Lucy" | 30 August 2021 | 304 |
| Alison is advised by her solicitor to obtain evidence of Lucy's familial relations for the sake of her inheritance. Now doubting Lucy, Alison enlists the Captain's help to detect anything suspicious when Lucy stays over for a night. Mike adapts to his new job as a line manager, but becomes agitated at Julian when he instigates a misunderstanding with Mike's boss. When Alison reluctantly asks Lucy to submit DNA evidence to prove their familial relations, Lucy becomes offended and leaves. Meanwhile, Fanny's odd behaviour leads to the shocking discovery that she is carrying on a secret love affair with Humphrey's body. Humphrey's head offers to join his body in their relationship, but Fanny ends the affair immediately. | |||
| 5 | "Something to Share?" | 6 September 2021 | 305 |
| On Kitty's 263rd birthday, Alison is eager to know about Kitty's sister, whom the ghosts claim was not as nice as Kitty would like to remember. Alison encourages Kitty to open up, but the ghosts try to stop the therapy session, fearing she may have a breakdown. Alison learns Kitty was mistreated by her adoptive sister out of rivalry over inheritance and their father's affection, but Kitty remains in blissful denial. From the session, Pat realises that his wife had an affair because of his rigidly ordered lifestyle, Julian realises his feeling of regret over abandoning his daughter, the Captain almost comes out about his repressed homosexuality, and Mary relates to the group her recurring nightmare. Meanwhile, Mike becomes frustrated about not being able to communicate with the ghosts and seeks the aid of black magic from online sources. A case of mistaken identity causes him to falsely believe his efforts were successful. After Alison and the ghosts experience Mary's nightmare, Mike is relieved that he cannot communicate with the latter. | |||
| 6 | "Part Of The Family" | 13 September 2021 | 306 |
| The couple has successfully saved up enough money through their jobs and event bookings at Button House to continue renovations for their hotel project. Alison reconnects with Lucy and offers to loan her money to help Lucy's failing business. However, the ghosts uncover Lucy's true intentions as a con artist when they discover Lucy faked the photograph of Alison's father, which she used as proof of their blood relation. Meanwhile, Mike receives unexpected help from Julian while trying to film a video to promote Button House. Alison and Mike expose Lucy's scam before she can take their money. | |||
| 7 | "He Came!" | 23 December 2021 | 307 |
| With Christmas fast approaching, Alison and Mike discover a man named Nicholas living in a tent on their grounds. They let him temporarily stay, but as days turn to weeks, the couple tires of the man that Kitty is convinced is Santa Claus. Fanny is sympathetic, as she married into the Button family to save her parents from financial ruin, as is the Captain when he learns that Nicholas is ex-military. Robin learns about land ownership rights and tries to negotiate back rent with Alison for squatting, believing himself to be the rightful owner of the land. Alison paints a portrait of Thomas, but he frets over not liking the finished result. After reporting Nicholas to the police, Alison and Mike make amends by hosting a charity Christmas dinner. | |||
Trivia[]
- The plague ghosts were not featured in this season due to COVID restrictions, nor did Jemima appear for unknown reasons.
- Although the ladies do cameo in the Christmas Special.