Ghosts Sitcom Haunts Screens Again with Feature Film Announcement
The BBC has officially resurrected the hit supernatural sitcom Ghosts, confirming its return after a three-year absence from television screens. The beloved series will make a comeback in the form of a feature film, titled Ghosts: The Possession of Button House, sparking excitement among fans who have eagerly awaited news of the show's revival.
Original Cast and Creators Reunite for New Adventure
Creators and stars Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas, Jim Howick, Laurence Rickard, and Ben Willbond will all reprise their iconic roles in this one-off special. They will be joined by fellow original cast members Lolly Adefope, Charlotte Ritchie, and Kiell Smith-Bynoe, ensuring the core ensemble remains intact for this new chapter.
In a joint statement released on Friday, 27 February 2026, the writers and stars expressed their enthusiasm for the project. "We thought we had said goodbye to Button House at the end of the final series. We never planned to come back. But when we had the idea for this story, we all got so excited that we couldn't resist returning to our haunted home for one more adventure," they said. "We can't wait to be together and to welcome some brilliant new faces, to tell this soul-stirring tale of life and death."
New Additions and Production Details Revealed
While the BBC has not yet disclosed all new cast members, comedian Rufus Jones confirmed on social media platform X that he will be taking on a role in the film. "Having begun my career with many of these idiots in the illustrious portakabins of the Edinburgh Fringe, it is a very, very special thing to be joining this," he wrote, highlighting the personal significance of this collaboration.
Filming is scheduled to commence in March at West Horsley Place in Surrey, the historic location that serves as the backdrop for Button House. Lionsgate will handle distribution within the United Kingdom, while BBC Studios will manage worldwide distribution, ensuring the film reaches a global audience.
Fan Frenzy and Critical Acclaim
The announcement follows days of speculation ignited by the cast themselves, who shared a cryptic video of the Button House door swinging open earlier in the week. Fans quickly flooded social media with predictions and pleas for the show's return, with one enthusiast writing on X: "It must be coming back! Pleeeeeeeeeeeease??!!" Another accurately guessed: "Fingers crossed it's movie time for the sublime Ghosts."
Originally airing on BBC One from 2019 to 2023, Ghosts followed the story of couple Alison and Mike Cooper, played by Charlotte Ritchie and Kiell Smith-Bynoe, who inherit a mansion haunted by a quirky group of ghosts. After Alison gains the ability to see and communicate with them following a fall from a window, the series blended humour with heartfelt moments, earning widespread praise from both critics and viewers.
The show's accolades include nominations for the Scripted Comedy BAFTA Award and the Comedy Writer BAFTA Craft Award in 2021, cementing its status as a standout in British television comedy. Producer Alison Carpenter teased that "die-hard fans and newcomers are in for a real treat" with this new film, promising an engaging plot that will appeal to all audiences.
