← Rentaghost

Series 7

13 episodes · 1982

  1. 1

    Episode 1

    Oct 5, 198226 min

    The Meakers are trying to go on holiday, but Queen Matilda visits and demands that they entertain her.

  2. 2

    Episode 2

    Oct 12, 198226 min

    Earl Perivale hires Rentaghost to rid him of a spirit haunting his manor house.

  3. 3

    Episode 3

    Oct 19, 198225 min★ 6.8

    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.

  4. 4

    Episode 4

    Oct 26, 198223 min

    Harold's attempts to organize a surprise birthday party for Ethel are complicated by a copying spell and Dobbin's dance lessons.

  5. 5

    Episode 5

    Nov 2, 198224 min

    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.

  6. 6

    Crash on Delivery

    Nov 9, 198224 min

    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.

  7. 7

    Episode 7

    Nov 16, 198225 min

    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.

  8. 8

    Episode 8

    Nov 23, 198225 min

    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.

  9. 9

    Episode 9

    Nov 30, 198225 min

    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.

  10. 10

    Episode 10

    Dec 7, 198224 min

    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.

  11. 11

    Episode 11

    Dec 14, 198225 min★ 7.1

    Adam Painting hires Rentaghost to run his new fashion line for spirits, but they aren't happy with the 4p-an-hour pay.

  12. 12

    It's Pantomime Time

    Dec 21, 198229 min★ 7.8

    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.

  13. 13

    Episode 13

    Dec 29, 198225 min

    Ethel gets a ceramic garden pixie from an auction, but when Rose wishes it were alive, the magic talisman makes this happen.