About this season
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.
Episodes (5)
1. Episode 25
Aired 7 March 1980 • 25 min
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.
2. Episode 26
Aired 11 March 1980 • 25 min
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.
3. Episode 27
Aired 14 March 1980 • 25 min
Ethel's voice can now break wood. The ghosts try to protect Adam Paintings roller disco from being burgled.
4. Episode 28
Aired 18 March 1980 • 25 min
Rentaghost work in Mr Painting's beauty parlour. Ethel becomes an agony aunt and gives advice to her husband.
5. Episode 29
Aired 25 March 1980 • 25 min
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.