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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 2, Episode 4 - The Bishop Goes To Town

In an effort to make his mark on the history of St. Ogg's, the Bishop is encouraged to buy at auction the sermons of Bishop Gurdon, a 14th century notable at St. Ogg's. This would ensure the Bishop would get a brass plaque for his services but, as usual, nothing goes to plan...

Notes

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

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 15th December 1967
Time
8:20pm
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
Ernest Clark Lionel Pugh Critchley - The Dean
Guest cast
Michael Slater Actor
Eden Fox Actor
Margot Boyd Actor
Sidney Vivian Actor
Katharine Page Actor
Ballard Berkeley Actor
Writing team
Pauline Devaney Writer
Edwin Apps Writer
Production team
Stuart Allen Producer
Stanley Myers Composer
Robert Berk Production Designer

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