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.
Rentaghost (Season 7)
Episode 36 (Episode 1)
Writer: Bob Block
Air date: 1982-10-05
Runtime: 26 min
Overview: The Meakers are trying to go on holiday, but Queen Matilda visits and demands that they entertain her.
Episode 37 (Episode 2)
Writer: Bob Block
Air date: 1982-10-12
Runtime: 26 min
Overview: Earl Perivale hires Rentaghost to rid him of a spirit haunting his manor house.
Episode 38 (Episode 3)
Writer: Bob Block
Air date: 1982-10-19
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: The 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.
Episode 39 (Episode 4)
Writer: Bob Block
Air date: 1982-10-26
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Harold's attempts to organize a surprise birthday party for Ethel are complicated by a copying spell and Dobbin's dance lessons.
Episode 40 (Episode 5)
Writer: Bob Block
Air date: 1982-11-02
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: In 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.
Crash on Delivery (Episode 6)
Writer: Bob Block
Air date: 1982-11-09
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Adam 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.
Episode 42 (Episode 7)
Writer: Bob Block
Air date: 1982-11-16
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: Mr 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 remainder, so does Dobbin.
Episode 43 (Episode 8)
Writer: Bob Block
Air date: 1982-11-23
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: Whatsisname 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 success.
Episode 44 (Episode 9)
Writer: Bob Block
Air date: 1982-11-30
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: Mr 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 their hands on the priceless invention.
Episode 45 (Episode 10)
Writer: Bob Block
Air date: 1982-12-07
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Mr 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, there's only one solution: Mr Claypole must hatch it.
Episode 46 (Episode 11)
Writer: Bob Block
Air date: 1982-12-14
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: Adam Painting hires Rentaghost to run his new fashion line for spirits, but they aren't happy with the 4p-an-hour pay.
It's Pantomime Time (Episode 12)
Writer: Bob Block
Air date: 1982-12-21
Runtime: 29 min
Overview: Ethel 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 everyone in a musical pantomime.
Episode 48 (Episode 13)
Writer: Bob Block
Air date: 1982-12-29
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: Ethel gets a ceramic garden pixie from an auction, but when Rose wishes it were alive, the magic talisman makes this happen.
Seasons
Episodes 5
Episodes 6
Episodes 6
Episodes 7
Episodes 5
Episodes 6
Episodes 13
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