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.
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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
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday 17th December 2011 | 9:00pm | BBC2 Scot |
| Tuesday 20th December 2011 | 12:00am | BBC2 |
| Wednesday 29th August 2012 | 9:40pm | Gold |
| Thursday 30th August 2012 | 12:20am | Gold |
| Friday 31st May 2013 | 11:40pm | Gold |
| Saturday 1st June 2013 | 2:30am | Gold |
| Sunday 3rd November 2013 | 1:00am | Gold |
| Sunday 3rd November 2013 | 2:30am | Gold |
| Wednesday 20th November 2013 | 1:15am | Gold |
| Friday 13th December 2013 | 2:20am | Gold |
| Saturday 14th December 2013 | 2:05am | Gold |
| Tuesday 4th March 2014 | 11:00pm | Gold |
| Wednesday 5th March 2014 | 2:00am | Gold |
| Friday 24th June 2022 | 9:40pm | Drama |
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.
View this clip on the BBC website
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.
View this clip on the BBC website
Featuring: Tom Hollander (Rev Adam Smallbone) & Miles Jupp (Nigel McCall).