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
Episode menu
Series 3, Episode 5 - The Bishop Takes A Holiday
There is evidence that the Methodists are poaching Anglican congregations so the Bishop decides to fight fire with fire.
Notes
This episode no longer exists in the archives. It is missing, believed wiped.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Wednesday 5th February 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 |
| Marjorie Rhodes | Mrs. Shoebridge |
| Ann Way | Mrs. Plummer |
| Frederick Peisley | Mr. Loder |
| Brian Lloyd | Actor |
| Peter Blair-Stewart | Actor |
| Pauline Devaney | Writer |
| Edwin Apps | Writer |
| John Howard Davies | Producer |
| Richard Wilmot | Production Designer |
| Stanley Myers | Composer |