The Ghosts of Motley Hall(1976)

What they can do when no one can see them

The Ghosts of Motley Hall is a British children's series that aired on ITV from 1976 to 1978. Written by Richard Carpenter and directed by Quentin Lawrence for Granada Television, the show follows five ghosts who inhabit the sprawling Motley Hall. Each spirit comes from a different historical period, trapped within the building's walls—except for Matt, the most recently deceased ghost, who retains the ability to venture outside. The series blends comedy and adventure as these spectral residents navigate their eternal existence and interact with the living world around them. A charming period piece that captures the quirky spirit of 1970s British children's television.