Ep 1. The Grey Lady

The episode "The Grey Lady" is the first episode of season 2 in the British comedy series Ghosts. The episode centers around the ghosts of Button House, an old ruined mansion that has been home to a group of ghosts from different eras. The main character is Alison, a woman who has inherited the mansion and her husband Mike, who have decided to turn it into a hotel. The episode begins with the couple touring the hotel with the ghosts, who are not very happy about the idea and are reluctant to leave.

The Grey Lady is one of the ghosts at Button House, a 17th-century noblewoman who is known for her malicious behavior towards other people. Alison is disturbed when she starts hearing mysterious noises and feels a presence in the mansion. She discovers that the Grey Lady's portrait has been removed, and this has caused her to become angry. Alison decides to track down the portrait, which is in the possession of an eccentric art collector named Julian. He refuses to give up the painting, which sets off a chain of events that leads to the Grey Lady becoming even more powerful, angry, and vengeful.

Meanwhile, Mike is dealing with the practical aspects of running a hotel, and it is causing him a lot of stress. He is constantly trying to fix things that go wrong, and he is becoming increasingly agitated. He tries to get help from the ghosts, but they are too busy trying to get Alison out of trouble.

The Grey Lady continues to cause trouble at Button House, and Alison realizes that she must use her cunning and intelligence to outsmart the ghost. She enlists the help of the other ghosts, who reluctantly agree to help her. They hatch a plan to restore the portrait and put the Grey Lady to rest once and for all.

The episode is filled with humor, heartwarming moments, and some genuinely spooky scenes. The performances of the cast are excellent, especially Charlotte Ritchie as Alison and Kiell Smith-Bynoe as Mike. The show uses a mix of slapstick comedy and clever writing, making it both entertaining and thought-provoking.

The Grey Lady episode of Ghosts is an excellent start to the new season. It introduces new characters while keeping the spirit of the show alive. The episode end with a cliffhanger, setting the stage for what promises to be an exciting and entertaining second season.