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Series · 1976 – 1978 · Sci-Fi & Fantasy

The Ghosts of Motley Hall

What they can do when no one can see them

★7.5 1976 – 1978 3 Seasons Richard Carpenter TV-MA

Five ghosts occupy the titular Motley Hall. Each hails from a different era and all—save for newly deceased Matt—are unable to leave the confines of the building.

Seasons & episodes

3 seasons · 20 episodes

The Last Uproar

Episode 01

The Last Uproar

Apr 25, 1976 · 26 min

There has always been an Uproar at Motley Hall, until now. The last Uproar, Sir Humphrey, has died, leaving caretaker Mr Gudgin facing two schemers plotting to steal Motley Hall out from under him. It's up to the ghosts to figure out a way to save their home and their way of life (death)!

Old Gory

Episode 02

Old Gory

May 2, 1976 · 26 min

Old Gory is a Motley Hall Ghost who appears faithfully every five years and can be seen by all, living and ghosts alike. Unfortunately this year, his scheduled appearance is likely to be seen by a ghost hunter and his very perceptive wife staking out Motley Hall. The appearance of Old Gory to the Ghost Hunters would be disastrous for the residents by exposing them and threatening their happy home!

Box of Tricks

Episode 03

Box of Tricks

May 9, 1976 · 26 min

The ghosts discover television abd the trouble it can cause when two bumbling crooks use Motley Hall to store eight boxes of stolen wireless TVs. The crooks are thwarted, first by the residents and then by a policeman who is able to see clearly into a crime, and a whole lot more!

Bad Lord William and the British Banana Company

Episode 04

Bad Lord William and the British Banana Company

May 16, 1976 · 26 min

Mr Gudgin has sold Motley Hall to The British Banana Company, but their agent has accidentally released Bad Lord William, surely one of the worst of the Uproar Clan ghosts. It'll take Bodkin's sword skills and Matt's cunning to free Gudgin and contain Bad Lord William.

Perfida Blackart Rides Again

Episode 05

Perfida Blackart Rides Again

May 23, 1976 · 26 min

It's just been discovered that Motley Hall is 400 years old, so to commemorate this, the ghosts decide to hold a Masque. But when Bodkin tries to write it, the pages of the history book that might finally identify the mysterious White Lady have disappeared! Was she somebody so horrible that she doesn't want it to be found out and her deep dark secret revealed?

Double Trouble

Episode 06

Double Trouble

May 30, 1976 · 26 min

Matt's joining the other ghosts has certainly made Motley Hall much more lively and interesting for all. However, hiding from the others is a second Matt, one with a secret agenda, and it's not good! And worse, which Matt is which?

The Pogmore Experiment

Episode 07

The Pogmore Experiment

Jun 6, 1976 · 26 min

Once again, poor Mr Gudgin finds himself roped into yet another newfangled way to rid Motley Hall of its 'spirited' occupants. This time, it's a scientist who says they're not ghosts, but merely hallucinations, simply electrical emanations. One by one, Matt watches as his new friends disappear and faces the prospect of eternity alone unless he can figure a way to stop the Pogmore 'solution'.

About the series

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Audience score
★ 7.5 /10

based on 6 votes

Synopsis

Five ghosts occupy the titular Motley Hall. Each hails from a different era and all—save for newly deceased Matt—are unable to leave the confines of the building.

Sci-Fi & FantasyComedyFamily

Cast

6 principal cast

Arthur English

Arthur English

Bodkin

Freddie Jones

Freddie Jones

Sir George Uproar

Sheila Steafel

Sheila Steafel

The White Lady

Nicholas Le Prevost

Nicholas Le Prevost

Sir Francis 'Fanny' Uproar

Sean Flanagan

Sean Flanagan

Matt

Peter Sallis

Peter Sallis

Mr Gudgin

Where to watch The Ghosts of Motley Hall

The Ghosts of Motley Hall is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The sci-fi & fantasy from Richard Carpenter has 3 seasons and 20 total episodes, rated 7.5/10 by 6 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does The Ghosts of Motley Hall have?

The Ghosts of Motley Hall has 3 seasons with 20 episodes in total.

Is The Ghosts of Motley Hall still on the air?

The Ghosts of Motley Hall has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs The Ghosts of Motley Hall?

The Ghosts of Motley Hall airs on ITV1.

When did The Ghosts of Motley Hall first air?

The Ghosts of Motley Hall first aired on April 25, 1976.

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