Rentaghost

Rentaghost

Rentaghost was a British children's television comedy show, broadcast by the BBC between 6 January 1976 and 6 November 1984. The show's plot centred on the antics of a number of ghosts who worked for a firm called Rentaghost, which rented out the ghosts for various tasks.

Genre: FamilyComedy

Director: Bob Block

Cast:Aimi MacDonaldSue NichollsAnthony JacksonChristopher BigginsMichael DarbyshirePatsy SmartLynda La PlanteMolly WeirMichael Staniforth


1Season 2

Season 2, Episode 1

May 18, 1976

Rentaghost try their hand at being private detectives. Harold becomes a suspect.

2Season 2

Season 2, Episode 2

May 25, 1976

Public transport is the latest brainwave for Rentaghost, involving taxis, busses and a removal service. Unfortunately, when the Meakers talk about moving house, Mr Claypole takes things literally.

3Season 2

Season 2, Episode 3

June 1, 1976

Rentaghost holds a concert that features Leonardo Da Vinci.

4Season 2

Season 2, Episode 4

June 8, 1976

The Rentaghost team try their hand at the storage business, meanwhile Harold and Mr Mumford get shrunk.

5Season 2

Season 2, Episode 5

June 15, 1976

Everything Harold touches turns to gold, not unlike a certain king. Back in the office a ghost efficiency expert, one Cedric J. Fosdyke, is put in charge and then sacks Fred Mumford.

6Season 2

Season 2, Episode 6

June 22, 1976

Rentaghost starts a news agency and attempts to gain an interview with the elusive Dr Springveldt. Fred's mother is convinced that he should see a psychiatrist.