Rentaghost 1976
What is Rentaghost?
Rentaghost is a television series first released in 1976. Catalogued under Family, Comedy.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1976
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 58
- Runtime
- 25 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 6, 1976
- Networks
- BBC One
- Genres
- Family, Comedy
- Updated
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Rentaghost is a television series first released in 1976. Catalogued under Family, Comedy. Status: Ended. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
Should you watch it?
“Ghosts turn freelancing into hilarious mischief for a quirky rental agency.”
- Classic British children’s comedy
- Unique premise of renting out ghosts
- Runs from 1976 to 1984 offering nostalgic charm
- Humor reflects its 1970s‑80s era and may feel dated today
Watch it if you enjoy whimsical, family‑friendly comedy with a supernatural twist.
The series is lighthearted and suitable for children, with gentle slapstick humor.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 5 episodes
- E1 New Recruits Jan 6, 1976
- E2 Airport Jan 13, 1976
- E3 Hospital Jan 20, 1976
- E4 Department Store Jan 27, 1976
- E5 Stately Home Feb 3, 1976
Season 2 · 6 episodes
- E1 Private Detectives May 18, 1976
- E2 Transport May 25, 1976
- E3 The Concert Jun 1, 1976
- E4 Storage Jun 8, 1976
- E5 Gold Jun 15, 1976
- E6 News Agency Jun 22, 1976
Season 3 · 6 episodes
- E1 Episode 12 Feb 22, 1977
- E2 Episode 13 Mar 1, 1977
- E3 Episode 14 Mar 8, 1977
- E4 Episode 15 Mar 15, 1977
- E5 Episode 16 Mar 22, 1977
- E6 Episode 16 Mar 29, 1977
Season 4 · 7 episodes
- E1 Episode 18 Sep 14, 1978
- E2 Episode 19 Sep 21, 1978
- E3 Episode 20 Sep 28, 1978
- E4 Episode 21 Oct 5, 1978
- E5 Episode 22 Oct 12, 1978
- E6 Episode 23 Oct 19, 1978
- E7 Rentasanta Dec 21, 1978
Season 5 · 5 episodes
- E1 Episode 25 Mar 7, 1980
- E2 Episode 26 Mar 11, 1980
- E3 Episode 27 Mar 14, 1980
- E4 Episode 28 Mar 18, 1980
- E5 Episode 29 Mar 25, 1980
Frequently asked questions
When was Rentaghost originally broadcast?
It aired on the BBC from 6 January 1976 until 6 November 1984.
What is the basic premise of the series?
The show follows ghosts employed by a firm called Rentaghost who are hired out for various tasks.
Who is the intended audience?
It was produced as a children’s television comedy.
Which network aired the series?
It was broadcast by the BBC in the United Kingdom.
How was the series received by viewers?
On Kinobox, it holds a 68% rating based on 16 user reviews.