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 3, Episode 4 - The Bishop Pays A Visit

The Bishop is stung by the Dean's accusation that his visits to the diocese are a year out of date. In an attempt to teach the Dean a lesson, he decides to visit St. Ogg's, in his official capacity, and make the Dean account for every item in the Cathedral's inventory...

Notes

The radio version of this last episode was the last to feature Derek Nimmo in the role of Noote.

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

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 29th January 1969
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
Ernest Clark Lionel Pugh Critchley - The Dean
Writing team
Pauline Devaney Writer
Edwin Apps Writer
Production team
John Howard Davies Producer
Ian Rawnsley Production Designer
Stanley Myers Composer

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