BBC confirms Ghosts is ending after fifth series

Ghosts is coming to an end after its upcoming fifth series, it has been announced.

Filming has wrapped on the new season about the ghostly inhabitants of Button House, which stars writers and creators Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas, Jim Howick, Laurence Rickard and Ben Willbond, with Lolly Adefope, Charlotte Ritchie and Kiell Smith-Bynoe.

And the team said it was time to let the show “rest in peace”.

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They said on social media: “After five incredible years haunting the halls of Button House, we have decided that the time is right to let our beloved sitcom Ghosts rest in peace. We have just wrapped filming on our fifth and final series and we can't wait to share it with you all later this year.

“We could never have imagined the reception the show has enjoyed, or the fun we have had making it, and we would like to thank our amazing cast and crew as well as everyone at BBC Comedy, BBC One 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.”

Ghosts made its debut in 2019, with three more series and several specials following.

Jon Petrie, director of comedy at the BBC, said they were “officially in mourning”.

“We can’t thank the Ghosts team enough for five incredible series (not to mention some perfect Christmas Specials) and we can’t wait for BBC viewers to see the final series,” he said.

“We look forward to working with the team on new projects.”

Fans of the show admitted they were disappointed to hear the news.

"Terrible news, but completely understand that you want to finish on your terms and whilst the programme is still at the very top of the comedy pile," one tweeted.

"Nooooooo!!! Whatever will I do?" said another.

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Someone else posted: "So sad to see this go, we absolutely love this show, it is funny, thoughtful and uplifting. A perfect combination. Thank you to the cast and crew for bringing us this joyous show over the years."

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