Series 1, Episode 2
Further details

When the Archdeacon tells Adam his collection plates are too light, salvation appears to come in the form of fellow priest Darren Betts.
Darren needs a temporary venue for services while his own church is renovated, so Adam welcomes Darren and his huge congregation of young and fashionable evangelists with open arms. But the union soon becomes a battle for hearts and minds as Darren refuses to leave Adam's church. There's tension at home too - Adam's wife, Alex, is feeling neglected and announces they need to rekindle their love life.
Darren Boyd guest stars as Darren Betts - the handsome evangelical vicar who has a hypnotic gaze, religious certainty, money and a crowd of young shiny worshippers.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Monday 5th July 2010
- Time
- 10pm
- Channel
- BBC Two
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
Regular cast | |
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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 |
Jimmy Akingbola | Mick |
Guest cast | |
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Darren Boyd | Darren Betts |
Ben Bailey Smith (as Doc Brown) | Ikon |
Sophie Colquhoun | Pip |
Katie Males | Lisa (Shop Worker) |
Writing team | |
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James Wood | Writer |
Production team | |
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Peter Cattaneo | Director |
Kenton Allen | Producer |
Hannah Pescod | Producer |
Matthew Justice | Executive Producer |
Video
Church Make Over
St. Saviour's has been given a makeover.
Featuring: Tom Hollander (Rev Adam Smallbone), Olivia Colman (Alex Smallbone), Darren Boyd (Darren Betts).

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