Rev.
- TV sitcom
- BBC Two
- 2010 - 2014
- 19 episodes (3 series)
Sitcom starring Tom Hollander as a vicar promoted from a sleepy rural parish to a failing inner-city church. Also features Olivia Colman, Steve Evets, Ellen Thomas, Miles Jupp, Simon McBurney and more.
Streaming rank this week: 2,584
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Series 2, Episode 6
Further details
Ambition is in the air. Pedantic Lay Reader Nigel has always believed he'd be a far better priest than Adam and finally gets the chance to prove it - or not.
The Archdeacon also has lofty ambitions for career advancement, but a surprise encounter throws a rather different light on things, and even Colin has got a new job.
Meanwhile, Adam faces questions about his own future and has a big decision to make.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 15th December 2011
- Time
- 9pm
- Channel
- BBC Two
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Tom Hollander | Rev Adam Smallbone |
| Olivia Colman | Alex Smallbone |
| Steve Evets | Colin Lambert |
| Ellen Thomas | Adoha Onyeka |
| Miles Jupp | Nigel McCall |
| Simon McBurney | Archdeacon Robert |
| Lucy Liemann | Ellie Pattman |
| Sylvia Syms | Joan |
| James Purefoy | Richard |
| James Wood | Writer |
| Sam Bain | Script Editor |
| Peter Cattaneo | Director |
| Hannah Pescod | Producer |
| Matthew Justice | Executive Producer |
| Kenton Allen | Executive Producer |
| Tom Hollander | Executive Producer |
| Simon Wilson | Executive Producer |
| Charlie Phillips | Editor |
| Grenville Horner | Production Designer |
| Jonathan Whitehead | Composer |
Videos
Call Me Robert
Adam, Nigel and Ellie try and get to the bottom of what is behind Archdeacon Robert's new found geniality.
Featuring: Tom Hollander (Rev Adam Smallbone), Miles Jupp (Nigel McCall), Lucy Liemann (Ellie Pattman), Simon McBurney (Archdeacon Robert) & Ellen Thomas (Adoha Onyeka).
Nigel's Girlfriend
Pedantic Nigel has always believed he'd be a far better priest than Adam and finally gets the chance to prove it when he applies to join the priesthood. In a tizz before his interview, Nigel unconvincingly describes a mystery girlfriend to Adam.
Featuring: Tom Hollander (Rev Adam Smallbone) & Miles Jupp (Nigel McCall).