High Spirits with Shirley Ghostman
Series Overview
High Spirits with Shirley Ghostman is a British television comedy show broadcast on BBC Three It features character comedian Marc Wootton playing an effete and slightly vicious fake medium/psychic. It is narrated by Patrick Stewart, with animated sequences by Rex Crowle produced by onedotzero. The character of Shirley Ghostman is sometimes considered to be a parody of the supposed act of controversial psychic, Derek Acorah and contains actual satirical references to the television show 6ixth Sense with Colin Fry in Shirley's opening speech to the audience. The show was very successful on BBC Three and was set to move to BBC Two in the summer of 2005.
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1 Season • 8 Episodes
30 min per episode
2005 – 2005
Premiered: Tue, Mar 1, 2005
Marc WoottonLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 8: “Heaven And Back”
A radio controlled car rides onto the stage with a small teddy sitting on it in the form of a dog. Shirley says it's his spirit guide Sheba. It's the grand final of Spirit Academy and the finalists are set for their biggest challenge to date, a psychic assault course. After a messy assault course involving readings and bobbing for stars in a paddling pool of gunge, Maria is crowned the winner of Spirit Academy and is presented with an award in the shape of a coffin. Shirley Vs The Sceptics: Shirley confronts Nick Pullar, manager of Sceptics in the Pub – a group that meets in London. Shirley is hopeful of proving his powers to Nick by doing a test. Nick has drawn a picture on a piece of paper and Shirley will hopefully replicate it. Shirley reluctantly opens his paper first, he has drawn multiple pictures on it. Nick has drawn the pie symbol on his paper. Shirley defends his error by claiming that if you do some calculations, his pictures do mean pie. Shirley presents his new quiz show
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Misha Manson-Smith
Paul Garner, Liam Woodman
Jamie Glazebrook
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Paul Garner
Writer
Jamie Glazebrook
Producer
Liam Woodman
Writer
Misha Manson-Smith
Director
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What is High Spirits with Shirley Ghostman about?
High Spirits with Shirley Ghostman is a British television comedy show broadcast on BBC Three It features character comedian Marc Wootton playing an effete and slightly vicious fake medium/psychic. It is narrated by Patrick Stewart, with animated sequences by Rex Crowle produced by onedotzero. The character of Shirley Ghostman is sometimes considered to be a parody of the supposed act of controversial psychic, Derek Acorah and contains actual satirical references to the television show 6ixth Sense with Colin Fry in Shirley's opening speech to the audience. The show was very successful on BBC Three and was set to move to BBC Two in the summer of 2005.
How many seasons does High Spirits with Shirley Ghostman have?
High Spirits with Shirley Ghostman comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in High Spirits with Shirley Ghostman?
Key cast members in High Spirits with Shirley Ghostman include Patrick Stewart, Marc Wootton.
Who created or directed High Spirits with Shirley Ghostman?
High Spirits with Shirley Ghostman was developed and directed by Misha Manson-Smith.