Ghosts (Australian TV series)
Australian adaptation of the British sitcom Ghosts.
Ghosts is an Australian sitcom that aired on Network 10 and Paramount+ from 2 November 2023, adapted from the British series of the same name. The story centres on city couple Kate and Sean, who inherit the crumbling Ramshead Manor and plan to turn it into a hotel. After a near-death experience, Kate can see and hear the estate’s resident ghosts—a skill Sean lacks.
The series was announced in October 2022 at Network 10’s upfronts, with BBC Studios Australia producing. Eight episodes were filmed in Perth, Western Australia. The ghostly ensemble includes Eileen, an Irish publican from the Great Famine; Gideon, a Third Fleet naval officer; Miranda, a socialite who died in the Great Influenza epidemic; Lindy, an aerobics instructor from the 1980s; Joon, a Chinese-born miner from the gold rush era; and “Satan,” a 1990s bikie with a gentle nature. Tamala Shelton plays Kate, and Rowan Witt plays Sean.
The series premiered on both Network 10 and Paramount+ on 2 November 2023. In 2024, the BBC acquired UK distribution rights, and the show debuted on BBC Three and BBC iPlayer on 25 July 2024. Critical reception was mostly positive: Anthony Morris of ScreenHub gave it 3.5 out of 5 stars, calling it a “lightweight, well-crafted dramedy,” while Chelsea Hui of Mamamia described it as “quintessentially Australian” and praised the cast’s chemistry.
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- 2 November 2023
Lore & Background
The series was first announced in October 2022 during Network 10's annual upfronts event, with BBC Studios Australia producing. Eight episodes were filmed in Perth, Western Australia. The ghost characters include Eileen, an Irish publican and survivor of the Great Famine; Gideon, a naval officer from the Third Fleet; Miranda, a socialite who died during the Great Influenza epidemic; Lindy, an aerobics instructor from the 1980s; Joon, a Chinese-born Australian Gold Rush miner; and Satan, a 1990s motorbike gang member. The living characters are played by Tamala Shelton as Kate and Rowan Witt as Sean.
Reader's Guide
Ghosts (Australian TV series) is significant as a localized adaptation of the popular British format, bringing the concept to an Australian setting with distinct historical ghost characters reflecting the nation's diverse past. The series premiered on both Network 10 and Paramount+ on 2 November 2025, and later acquired UK distribution rights by the BBC, premiering on BBC Three and BBC iPlayer on 25 July 2026. Critical reception was mostly positive, with reviewers noting its lightweight, well-crafted dramedy style and quintessentially Australian feel, as well as the ensemble cast's magnetic chemistry. The show contributes to the growing trend of international adaptations of the Ghosts franchise.
Did You Know?
- The series was first announced in October 2022 during Network 10's upfronts event.
- The ghost character Joon is a Chinese-born Australian Gold Rush miner who died from a concussion after hitting his head on a stone.
- The ghost character Satan is a 1990s bikie who can touch and move objects with his finger.
- The series premiered in the UK on BBC Three and BBC iPlayer on 25 July 2024.
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