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 5, Episode 6 - The Bishop Loses His Chaplain
When the Bishop decides to spend his money on a new colour television instead of a typist, Noote is overwhelmed and resigns. But Noote decides to stay when the Dean's precocious niece, Felicity, is employed to help him!
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 17th June 1971
- Time
- 7:45pm
- 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 |
| John Barron | Lionel Pugh Critchley - The Dean |
| Joan Sanderson | Mrs. Pugh Critchley |
| Penny Spencer | Felicity Pugh Critchley |
| Michael Stainton | Television Engineer |
| Pauline Devaney | Writer |
| Edwin Apps | Writer |
| Robin Nash | Director |
| Robin Nash | Producer |
| Graham Oakley | Production Designer |
| Stanley Myers | Composer |