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The Bishop Gets The Sack

Episode 4 of 20

When the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ suggests making a documentary about St Ogg’s, the Bishop sees pound signs. Stars William Mervyn. From August 1972.

When the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ suggests making a documentary about St Ogg’s, the Bishop sees pound signs.

Ecclesiastical sitcom which started life on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ TV.

Written and adapted by husband-and-wife team, Pauline Devaney and Edwin Apps.

The Archdeacon …. Robertson Hare
The Bishop …. William Mervyn
The Bishop's Chaplain …. Jonathan Cecil
The Dean …. John Barron
Timothy Post …. Hugh Paddick
Maggie …. Kate Binchy

All Gas And Gaiters' started life as a TV pilot in Comedy Playhouse, ahead of a run on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ1 from 1966 to 1971.

Selected scripts were revised and re-recorded for radio.

Producer: David Hatch.

First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in August 1972.

30 minutes

Last on

Sun 13 Feb 2022 09:00

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  • Sun 13 Feb 2022 09:00