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
- 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The Bishop is stung by the Dean's accusation that his visits to the diocese are a year out of date.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
| 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 |
| Pauline Devaney | Writer |
| Edwin Apps | Writer |
| John Howard Davies | Producer |
| Ian Rawnsley | Production Designer |
| Stanley Myers | Composer |