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 5, Episode 2 - The Bishop Entertains

It's the annual garden party at St. Ogg's and the Bishop has received a letter from an old friend, Mrs Arnold. After meeting her again recently he is keen to do what he should have done 30 years ago - propose!

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 20th May 1971
Time
7:45pm
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
Joan Sanderson Mrs. Pugh Critchley
Guest cast
Betty Huntley-Wright Mrs. Arnold
Allan Cuthbertson Geoffrey Plumstead
Brenda Cowling Mrs. Russell
Madge White A Lady
Writing team
Pauline Devaney Writer
Edwin Apps Writer
Production team
John Howard Davies Director
John Howard Davies Producer
Stanley Myers Composer
David Myerscough-Jones Production Designer

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