| Indicator | What to Look For | |-----------|------------------| | | BBC iPlayer, BBC Store, Amazon Prime Video (UK), Google Play Movies, Apple iTunes. | | Metadata | The file’s title and episode tags should match the official episode numbers. | | DRM | Legitimate purchases often include DRM (e.g., Widevine, FairPlay). If a file is DRM‑free and advertised at a “rock‑bottom price,” it’s likely unofficial. | | Watermark/Branding | Official releases often embed a small BBC logo or have a consistent naming convention (e.g., Ghosts.S04E01.1080p.HEVC.mp4 ). | | Packaging | For physical media (Blu‑ray), the disc may contain an “HEVC” folder for the digital copy. | 4. Where to Watch Ghosts Season 4 Legally | Platform (UK) | Availability (as of late 2024) | |----------------|--------------------------------| | BBC iPlayer | Free with a TV licence – all episodes available on‑demand for 30 days after broadcast, then added to the “iPlayer +” catalogue. | | Amazon Prime Video (UK) | Included with Prime subscription (check “BBC Comedy”). | | Google Play Movies / Apple iTunes | Purchase or rent individual episodes or the full season in HD (HEVC option where supported). | | Now TV / Sky Go | Occasionally part of the “Comedy” bundle; check the current catalogue. |
| Parameter | Typical Value for Ghosts S04 (HEVC) | |-----------|----------------------------------------| | | MP4 (or MKV for some third‑party releases) | | Video Codec | H.265/HEVC Main Profile (Level 4.0 or 4.1) | | Resolution | 1920 × 1080 px (Full HD) – most releases keep the original broadcast resolution | | Bitrate | 3 – 6 Mbps (VBR) – enough for clean comedy dialogue and moderate visual effects | | Frame Rate | 25 fps (PAL) – matches the UK broadcast standard | | Audio Codec | AAC‑LC (Stereo) ~ 128 kbps, or Dolby Digital AC‑3 (5.1) in some premium releases | | Subtitles | Optional SRT/ASS or embedded soft‑subtitle tracks (English, sometimes additional languages) | | File Size | Roughly 2 – 3 GB for the entire 6‑episode season (≈ 30 min each) in typical HEVC‑compressed MP4 files | ghosts s04 hevc
| Episode | Title | Original UK Air Date | Approx. Running Time | Brief Synopsis | |---------|-------|----------------------|----------------------|----------------| | 1 | “The Great Escape” | 14 Oct 2022 | 29 min | The gang discovers a hidden tunnel beneath the manor and tries to use it to get out of a looming inspection. | | 2 | “The Stag Party” | 21 Oct 2022 | 29 min | A stag party arrives at the manor, causing chaos as the living and the dead try to keep the house’s reputation intact. | | 3 | “The Long Walk” | 28 Oct 2022 | 29 min | The house is set to become a heritage site; the residents stage an elaborate walk‑through to prove its historical value. | | 4 | “The Wedding” | 4 Nov 2022 | 29 min | A modern couple books the manor for their wedding; the ghosts meddle with the ceremony in hilarious ways. | | 5 | “The Murder” | 11 Nov 2022 | 29 min | A murder‑mystery weekend party is thrown, and the ghosts become suspects in their own after‑life. | | 6 | “The Finale” | 18 Nov 2022 | 29 min | Season‑ending wrap‑up: the house faces demolition, and the spectral residents must decide whether to stay or move on. | | Indicator | What to Look For |