The cast of BBC’s Ghosts on improv, chemistry and who has the hardest job on set

The TV Festival Podcast

20-03-2024 • 44 mins

Castmembers Lolly Adefope (Kitty), Mathew Baynton (Thomas), Jim Howick (Pat) and Kiell Smith-Bynoe (Mike) discuss the magic that turned Ghosts into a sitcom success for the whole family. Mathew and Jim reveal the journey from Horrible Histories and Yonderland to creating this unique BBC comedy, and the team reveal the secrets behind casting and development, and whether or not it matters if the ghosts have shadows.

Ghosts: Masterclass was recorded at the Edinburgh TV Festival in August 2022. The speakers are co-creators and castmembers Mathew Baynton and Jim Howick; castmembers Lolly Adefope and Kiell Smith-Bynoe; Alison Carpenter, Producer, and Jon Petrie, Director of Comedy, BBC. The host is Julie Raeside. [All job titles correct at time of Festival]

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