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 5

Season 5, Episode 1

March 7, 1980

The Meaker's latest money-making scheme comes to be in the form of Rentananny. Harold tries to use a copying spell to give Ethel driving lessons.

2Season 5

Season 5, Episode 2

March 11, 1980

At the Meakers, Harold is ill in bed and Ethel's singing voice can break glass (literally!). The Perkins hire a private detective to spy on their neighbours.

3Season 5

Season 5, Episode 3

March 14, 1980

Ethel's voice can now break wood. The ghosts try to protect Adam Paintings roller disco from being burgled.

4Season 5

Season 5, Episode 4

March 18, 1980

Rentaghost work in Mr Painting's beauty parlour. Ethel becomes an agony aunt and gives advice to her husband.

5Season 5

Season 5, Episode 5

March 25, 1980

Mr Claypole and Hazel the McWitch compete to create the best invention. Mr Meaker is transformed into a sunflower and Mr Painting is shrunk. The Perkins decide to move away from the Meakers.