Rentaghost (1976)
After his death, Fred Mumford wants a second chance at achieving the success that eluded him in life. Coming back to Earth as a spirit, he recruits a Victorian gent and a medieval jester to set up 'Rentaghost', a supernatural service for wanted hauntings.
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Episodes
- 1 1. Episode 361982-10-05 · 26mThe Meakers are trying to go on holiday, but Queen Matilda visits and demands that they entertain her.
- 2 2. Episode 371982-10-12 · 26mEarl Perivale hires Rentaghost to rid him of a spirit haunting his manor house.
- 3 3. Episode 381982-10-19 · 25mThe Meakers and the ghosts go on a seaside holiday, but hadn't reckoned with a ghost pirate who wants to turn Ethel into a mermaid.
- 4 4. Episode 391982-10-26 · 23mHarold's attempts to organize a surprise birthday party for Ethel are complicated by a copying spell and Dobbin's dance lessons.
- 5 5. Episode 401982-11-02 · 24mIn his latest mischievous phase, Mr Claypole takes his pranks so far that the Meakers fire him. Heartbroken, Nadia is determined that his replacement doesn't work out.
- 6 6. Crash on Delivery1982-11-09 · 24mAdam Painting's van drivers are on strike and he is a fortnight behind with deliveries. There's only one thing to do: hire Rentaghost as an alternative.
- 7 7. Episode 421982-11-16 · 25mMr Meaker is concerned about Mr Claypole's growing stupidity, and so gets McWitch to create an intelligence potion. Mr Claypole turns into a genius – but, after drinking the remain
- 8 8. Episode 431982-11-23 · 25mWhatsisname Smith comes to Earth in the astral lift. Having experienced a lifetime of mediocrity, he wants to join Rentaghost to finally prove that he has what it takes to be a suc
- 9 9. Episode 441982-11-30 · 25mMr Claypole creates a special camera that can capture entire movies on a single photograph. Unfortunately, newly-formed rival 'Rentamovie' uses intimidation tactics to try to get t
- 10 10. Episode 451982-12-07 · 24mMr Meaker is having problems with his chickens, a situation not helped by Nadia polluting the water supply with potions. When one of the chickens lays a giant egg as a result, ther
- 11 11. Episode 461982-12-14 · 25mAdam Painting hires Rentaghost to run his new fashion line for spirits, but they aren't happy with the 4p-an-hour pay.
- 12 12. It's Pantomime Time1982-12-21 · 29mEthel has had insomnia for three nights straight, worrying about her upcoming amateur pantomime. There seems only one cure: McWitch's dream potion, which gives her a dream of every
- 13 13. Episode 481982-12-29 · 25mEthel gets a ceramic garden pixie from an auction, but when Rose wishes it were alive, the magic talisman makes this happen.
Cast
Michael StaniforthTimothy Claypole
Ann EmeryEthel MeakerWilliam PerriePantomime Horse
John AsquithPantomime Horse
Jeffrey SegalArthur Perkins
Hal DyerRose Perkins
Sue NichollsNadia Popov
Molly WeirHazel the McWitchVincent WhiteBernie St John
Aimi MacDonaldSusie StarlightImages
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