British Comedy Guide
All Gas And Gaiters. Image shows from L to R: Henry - The Archdeacon (Robertson Hare), The Rt. Rev. Dr. Cuthbert Hever - The Bishop (William Mervyn), The Rev. Mervyn Noote - The Chaplain (Derek Nimmo). Copyright: BBC
All Gas And Gaiters

All Gas And Gaiters

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1966 - 1971
  • 33 episodes (5 series)

The fictional St. Ogg's Cathedral is the setting for a good natured look at life among the clergy. Stars Robertson Hare, William Mervyn, Derek Nimmo, John Barron, Ernest Clark and Joan Sanderson

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Series 1, Episode 2 - The Bishop Meets A Bird

The Bishop has been asked to contribute an article on the Cathedral for a local paper, and he sets to his task with enthusiasm. His discovery of an old tradition called "Pedlar's Right", and its subsequent publication, lead him into an embarrassing situation...

Notes

This episode no longer exists in the archives. It is missing, believed wiped.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 7th February 1967
Time
7:30pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Robertson Hare Henry - The Archdeacon
William Mervyn The Rt. Rev. Dr. Cuthbert Hever - The Bishop
Derek Nimmo The Rev. Mervyn Noote - The Chaplain
John Barron Lionel Pugh Critchley - The Dean
Guest cast
Geoffrey Hibbert Mr. Bird
Barbara Keogh Actor
Gillian Royale Actor
Hamish Roughead Actor
Graham Rowe Actor
Walter Randall Actor
Michael Slater Actor
Brian Hewitt-Jones Actor
Writing team
Pauline Devaney Writer
Edwin Apps Writer
Production team
Stuart Allen Producer
Stanley Myers Composer
Guy Featherstone Production Designer

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