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[brennanyoung]

I used to LOVE rentaghost. SO daft and hilarious. Claypole, Mistress Meeker, Dobbin etc.

[VikkiBlowsMe]

I used to work with a guy who was the spitting image of Mr Claypole, so that quickly became his nickname. This guy later joined the police and his colleagues also nicknamed him Claypole.

[RoseTint72]

Just when I thought that things couldn't get any worse with every other great tune of my youth being sampled. remixed and rapped over..... I find out that this gem of my childhood is the subject of a Hollywood film involving of all people, Ben Stiller. How can this be? Is nothing sacred?

[Metaliant01]

I have been finding all of my favourite 70 and 80 TV programmes on YouTube and now I found the first ever episode of Rentaghost, I am so excited that I have just wet myself for the 100th time.

I am sorry to hear about Bob Block has dies. Rentaghost may not be Beetlejuice but it has given me joy as a kid and now watching this on Youtube has givem me more joy. As for the American version, if it appears, it won't be ever the same. Do they understand it at all?

[Hitchmeister]

@Metaliant01 Its way better than Beetlejuice anyway :)

[Metaliant01]

@Hitchmeister Most definately.

[Gmackematix]

If the Hollywood film version has a Scottish witch, a gay jester, a pantomime horse or Christopher Biggins in it I will be very surprised!

[Hitchmeister]

@Gmackematix If it had all of them and made money, all the Hollywood producers would fall dead from a mass stroke :)

[eurochrissy2]

i agree with deankhan123,i'm the same age,everything now is put-together with the accountants lurking in the background

[Darksonicfan841]

I just heard on the news there making a new one of these but with ben stiller in it

[Hitchmeister]

@Darksonicfan841 Yep, it was due to have Russell Bloody Brand in it, luckily he realised he has no talent!

However... Ben Stiller? American Consultant? It shall be Rentaghost in name only, and ruin that name :(

[ACNC1]

can´t believe America is gonna make a movie out of this rubbish...they should make a remake movie out of HR Hufnstuf instead

[racefaceec90]

i used to get the willies,when they laughed at the end of the show theme tune (goes red with embarrassment)

[mr2crows]

Used to LOVE this series so much

[Kriss364]

Very sad to hear the departure of Bob Block. A genius of comedy and even after all these years, the programme still makes me laugh

[jonsey3223]

@Trishbiker

Very sorry to hear about your loss, loved this series growing up. You must be very proud of what your dad achieved!

[elumeze]

Loved this. It better not be true about that knob Brand destroying this show...

[Hitchmeister]

- Bob Block, writer of many comedies including Rentaghost passed away peacefully in his sleep 17th April 2011, aged 89. My respect and condolences go out to all his remaining family and to Bob himself for providing so many thousands of us with happy memories. Bob, you will never be forgotten in our hearts and minds -

[pawnsacrifice1]

i think all the employees are really ghots now

[MatrixOfDynamism]

it must be hard to do this video editing back in those days.

[fraserkatie]

Rest in peace Michael Stanforth , Mr Claypole is always remembered.

[Aviva2121]

I used to fancy Mr Claypole when I was a kid. He's like a sexy Bill Oddie.

[K0641081]

The scary (and sad) thing is that all these guys are actually dead now.

[davrosmad]

camp and totally mental!

[Forestamtul]

Remind me of the film Beetlejuice but this was less ghorey.

[deanj6969]

Classic show

only season 1 was ever released my thinks

And Warner Bros have the rights to make it into a movie with russel brand

[Hitchmeister]

@deanj6969 You can get them on VHS but.. well.. its VHS :(

And god forbid that idiot Brand ever gets to be in this. I personaly can't stand the scruff :)

[lumpfish99]

@Hitchmeister agreed hes an arrogant rude little skank....

[barney5635]

@Hitchmeister I've only just heard about the possibility of Rentaghost being made into a movie & now through this, I discover that Russel Brand may be in it! Aaaarrrggh! I can't stand that fella at all. Not cos of the way he dresses but cos of the way he conducts himself & talks. I also think that making this into a movie will destroy the original series & make a mockery of it. I'll not be going to see it if it is brought out as a film.

[Hitchmeister]

@barney5635 He isn't in it now, now they have Ben Stiller instead... The film will be nothing like Rentaghost, but will completely sully its name. Bloody Hollywood, is there nothing they cannot spoil?

[barney5635]

@Hitchmeister Thank fuck Brand isn't in it! There seems to be a lot of remakes happening these days of old classics, especially in Hollywood. I think the film writers have run out of original ideas & are only remaking old films to cash in with a new generation who haven't seen the original. A lot of things seem to be about just making money these days & nothing to do with actual talent. The music industry is just the same. I dread the future of the world when everybody seeks quick buzzes...

[daveibukun]

man, i used to watch this show when i was growing up as a kid back in Nigeria hahaha.

[wajiha101]

THAKYOU SIR! THAT YOU ADD NEW EPISODES OF RENTAGHOSTS.PLEASE UPLOAD MORE AND MORE EPISODES OF THIS INTERESTING AND COMMEDY SERIES LIKE THAT BOAT EPISODE.AND MORE EPISODES.AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.WE ALL COUSINS AND FRIENDS ARE WAITING FOR MORE NEW EPISODES OF THIS MOVIE.OK SIR THEN WE WAITNIG

[Hitchmeister]

@wajiha101 sorry dude, I won't put any more up, though you can always buy the DVD :) I highly reccomend it for any fans. Or you can possibly find the original videos which are brilliant :)

[Trishbiker]

@Hitchmeister Hi Hitch. I'm very sad to have to tell you that my dearest Dad, Bob Block who wrote Rentaghost and so many other brilliant comedies, died peacefully in his sleep yesterday 17th April 2011, aged 89. Thank you so much for all of your dedications to him and his work. We as a family are so proud of his creative genius and will be continuing to try and bring his writing to a larger audience. Thanks again, and best wishes. Trish Bignell (nee Block)

[Hitchmeister]

@Trishbiker I am truly sorry for your loss Trish and my respects go out to you and your family. Bobs legacy shall carry on after him, we, the fans, shall see to that.

[Hitchmeister]

I have decided to upload episode 2 from series 1, to complement this one. Series 1 was IMO the best of them all (and I recently watched 7 series of them so I know :p) and as the family seem happy this is here I thought it would be ok. @Trishbiker if you or your dad would prefer it if i didn't upload episode 2 just say and I will take it back down.

Now I just need my Ivor the Engine EP01 to go up too and my childhood is nearly complete! :D

[nnamdieze87]

thankyou this is my childhood show. memories

[naijabee]

omg, i almost want to cry!this was a big part of my childhood in the 80's

[weirdcitykid]

Chikdren's TV used to amazing - treat kids like intelligent persons. I loved Rentaghost. The theme tune brings back such memories! I would watch it every week without fail.

[cook1atschool]

this was one of the best kids programmes, loved it back then when i was8 god bless the 70s

[GraemeHull]

ohhh, so many happy memories

[YouGruff]

So many witty one liners, I'm sure it had an influence on many =]

[MrCrassuswild]

wonderful, that brought back so many memories

[benjyboba]

Thanks for uploading this, I've not laughed so much in ages. Now I want to watch the rest of the series. thanks.

[HeavenScent2110]

Thanks for putting this on here..such wonderful memories of coming home eating crispy pancakes watching this ;)

[Davewise1965]

I was 11 years old in 1976 when this started. It was good entertainment. Bring back the good old 1970's, loved that era.

[mistofoles]

I wonder if Michael was allowed to take his costumes home with him? From what I've heard, he could have made good use of that hat...

[kenfig]

@mistofoles What good use could he have put his hat to then ?

[wayneleon100]

I loved this show when it was around. Was absolutely fascinated in it. Brought back so many great memories.

[mecotterill]

Anthony Jackson is very much like Steven Moore. People must get them mixed up a lot!

This is long overdue for a remake, but hopefully one which respects the original concept (like Dr. Who) rather than just exploiting the franchise (like the A-Team movie)

[eocarcharia]

@mecotterill The A-Team movie is jolly good actually. I was suspicious (it's probably my favourite show), but I ended up loving the film. It's a fine updating, and splendidly daft.

I'd be interested to see how a Rentaghost remake could work. I wonder if they could get away with having the lead character talk about drowning, and his body never being found. Not much in keeping with modern kids' stuff.

[Hitchmeister]

@eocarcharia I also enjoyed the A-Team remake, it worked well. I don't want to see a remake of Rentaghost though unless Bob was on the team and in todays market I don't see that happening. Anyone else would IMO miss all the subtle jokes.

[jimmysherriff]

@Hitchmeister Um hate to break the news to you then but Russell Brand is to star as Fred Mumford in a film version of 'Rentaghost'.

[Hitchmeister]

@jimmysherriff One website has reported a rumour that it is going ahead. Nothing official seems to exist, thankfully. If they do remake it it will suck. I guess if they do then all these will be forced off the net too :( Happened with Rhubarb already.

[Trishbiker]

Thanks Hitchmeister for these! For the vast majority of those who have only wonderful memories of Rentaghost, it was written by the prolific comedy writer Bob Block, who happens to be my Dad! We have embedded these videos in the website we run for him. Anyone interested, please go to Bob Block scriptwriter to see more of his work. Thanks!

[Hitchmeister]

@Trishbiker I think most people love it, some just don't get it or want to admit that they love it, people are strange :) I and many others think your Dad is bloody brilliant and I thank him for the memories he gave me.

[Hitchmeister]

@Trishbiker I added your dads website to the main description of part 1, hope thats ok.

[Trishbiker]

@Hitchmeister - Thanks very much for that - of course it's OK! Thanks also for your very kind comments - I'll pass them on to Dad. Our family believes he has been very overlooked for the amount of pleasure he has given to people over the years and hope to recitfy it somewhat with the website. Still lots more to do though!

[fraserkatie]

@Trishbiker Rentaghost was cool! Your dad was brilliant at coming up with it!

[Slazfreska]

@Hitchmeister damn thanks i remember this from being a kid something prompted my memory on the radio other day so i hunted cheers m8 :D

[Hitchmeister]

@Slazfreska Most welcome dude :)

[rob39uk]

@Trishbiker i loved this show when i was younger trish your dad was a marvel fro writing shows he made and still does make alot of ppl happy with lovely memories you must be very proud of him

[Trishbiker]

@rob39uk - thank you so much for your lovely comments. We are all very proud of him as a family and it is when we hear from people such as yourself about how much pleasure his work has given them, we are even more proud. I will pass your comments on to him - I know he will be so thrilled to hear how many happy memories he's given you and others. Thanks xx

[impablomations]

@Trishbiker Give your dad a big thankyou from me!!

This was my favourite show when I was a kid, and was gutted when it finished.

[Trishbiker]

Not everyone will like this I see, but for the huge majority of people who loved it as a child, Rentaghost was conceived and written by my Dad, Bob Block and we have started a website as a tribute to his prodigious contribution to comedy from the 1950s - 1980s. I have embeded these videos on his website thanks. Anyone interested in his work, please go to: bob-block-scriptwriter.co.uk Thanks!

[47166]

The first series was not too bad, considreing it was a childrens show. From the second series onward it went down hill, a virtical drop perhaps. In the end it was total rubbish.

[wajiha101]

im very glad 2 see rentaghost series i like it very much.thankyou 2 sir HITCHMEISTER that you add this commedy series in youtube.my request is 4 you please please please add more episodes of rentaghosts iam waiting for more episodes of rentaghost.please add as soon as possible.thankyou.

[NackerNackerNacker]

Nice

[staffsmole]

Rentaghost was absolutely RUBBISH.

A terrible series that should have been shown on ITV.

Awful acting and just crap.

[pansy731]

please add more episodes of rentaghost.i like this very much.boat wali episodes and dummy wali episodes jaldi add karain.thankyou.

[farooqnk]

greaTEST OF ALL SHOW LOVE U KINDLY GIVE ALL EPISODES PLEASE

[manweller1]

Top show.

[tich302001]

I remember this from my child hood who was the jester he's the only one I remember no come to think I remember Sue nicholls as Miss Popoff.

[nidgybaby]

Russell brand would be perfect for rentaghost....

[mickety2001]

Brilliant. Just a great imagination. I must sound like an old fart (I'm only 36!) but this is far superior to the trash that my kids watch.......dinosaur pokemons or whatever!!!! Piffle.

[Cool2BCeltic]

I'm pretty sure this was inspired by the Goodies.

[eggboyuk]

another true story

[moley8791]

its funny they can say 'feck' in this on saturday mornings but when one of the b*witched girls said it on kids tv about 10 years ago it caused a huge stink and screwed their career (well the fecking shite songs also helped screw them). sad to hear so many of the cast are no longer with us

[ManyMoonsMal]

b*witched were right egly cents

[gallafey]

well Sue Nickles is still with us and currantly in Coranation Street

[dazzyboy74]

strangely most of the cast are now ghost's themselves!! I know Anthony Jackson, Michael Staniforth, Mr Meeker and Molly Weir are all dead. The only one living is probably Miss Popov aka Audrey from Corrie!! classic show!

[ManyMoonsMal]

I've got my fingers crossed that biggins will be joining them shortly

[dramaticguy]

Lynda La Plante played the orginal Miss Popov,used different surnmae as an actress.

When she left,Sue Nicholls joined as Miss Popov's cousin.

[ZenBarracuda]

Mr Meeker. Brilliant. I used to love hearing his booming voice.

[ThisNigerianGirl]

I miss this. I'm 24 and I miss all the simplicity of these shows. and frank spencer

[simonortth1]

i rememer one of my teachers at primary school dressing up like a jester for comic relief he looked just like timothy claypole

[deankhan123]

man this has bought back some memories i am 39 now, still feel young, i think our time era had some of the best sitcoms, decent worth watching and we would get amazed, now nothing amazes the youth.

use to love watching this and love the music, hard to turn the clock back, but sometimes just feel like returning to the good old days, fish and chips, rainbow, playing on your bikes, good summer days, lookin forward to long summer holidays, even christmas was christmassy, if there is such a word

[ashtonsgirlh]

@deankhan123 so agree im 33 this year and feel the same, endless summer days riding bikes, eating tip tops and climbing trees till dark.. lived for those summers... and everything was so exciting to us.... youth has lost its "sparkle" its sad.....

[zark212]

@deankhan123 Tottaly agree' Today's tripe is just so crap and no originality. Political correctness and pop idol rubbish rain prevalent on the kids TV these days. I would go back any-day and would never regret it.

[Njai74]

Vintage! I feel 25 years younger watching this... ah, the memories of childhood :-)

[tonymontana1974]

gadzooks.

[FetidToecheese]

Thanks so much for posting - the original espisodes were excellent!

[pharbi1]

i have a workmate who is the absolute double of mister claypole. he even gets on like him......gadzooks lol

[ScareMeSexy71]

I had the Book of this when I was Little, wanna get the dvd

[heston99]

id love to be a ghost!!!

[RebelVoDKa]

Well, get scared to death and you can be one.

[tablaqueen]

Thanks for posting this! A friend of mine told me about it and I was curious!

[dlaughinjudge]

CLassic

[cbatt91337]

Thanks for posting this i used to love rentaghost as a kid especally the theme music.

[cryingonion2]

Do you have any later clips? I've just been reading the autobiography of Molly Weir, and I want to see the Macwitch again now! (I recognise that the 1st series was the best - well done for uploading).

[Hitchmeister]

I have the entire series :) I'll see what I can do. I won't post everything because that would undermine the whole idea of "For posterity" but I will find something for you.

[cryingonion2]

Many thanks. Just a clip of the Macwitch would be great!

[Hitchmeister]

Glad you enjoyed it. I miss this stuff so much, thats why I posted it.. probs getting old and need the memories, lol.

[momarpie]

*bow*

Can't find it newhere nemore. one of my favorite shows ever =D

Apparently the BBC destroyed the original tapes of the first 3 seasons <_<

[CaptHawkes]

Playing in a band with Fred Mumfords daughter. Spooky

[cptskellern]

haha! cool!! takes me back!

[wombletastic]

Thank you soooo much for posting this - just found this and the ghosts of Motley hall - my two favourite programmes when i was a kid.