All Gas And Gaiters

Episodes

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The Bishop Has A Rest1972120420110911 (BBC7)
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A peaceful Saturday afternoon at St Oggs is rudely interrupted.

Starring Robertson Hare as the Archdeacon, William Mervyn as the Bishop, Jonathan Cecil as Bishop's Chaplain - the Reverend Mervyn Noote and John Barron as the Dean. With Joan Sanderson as Mrs Pugh-Critchley.

The ecclesiastical sitcom started life as a TV pilot in Comedy Playhouse, ahead of a run on BBC1 from 1966 to 1971.

Written for radio by Pauline Devaney and Edwin Apps.

Producer: David Hatch.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 1972.

The Bishop Warms Up1972112020110904 (BBC7)
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The newly installed central heating at St Ogg's causes temperatures to rise.

Starring Robertson Hare as the Archdeacon, William Mervyn as the Bishop, Jonathan Cecil as Bishop's Chaplain - the Reverend Mervyn Noote and John Barron as the Dean. With Hugh Paddick as Mr Fox, Frank Vickers as Mr Dawson and Dudley Jones as Mr Parry-Jones.

The ecclesiastical sitcom started life as a TV pilot in Comedy Playhouse, ahead of a run on BBC1 from 1966 to 1971.

Written for radio by Pauline Devaney and Edwin Apps.

Producer: David Hatch.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1972.

The newly installed central heating causes temperatures to rise.

0101The Bishop Rides Again1971010520150301/02 (BBC7)
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The Bishop works to secure a bequest. Clerical comedy adapted from TV.

The regular characters are the easy-going Bishop, the elderly Archdeacon with an eye for the ladies and who enjoys a tipple, and the naive and accident-prone Bishop's Chaplain. Their wish to live a quiet bachelor life is under continuous threat from the overbearing Dean.

The ecclesiastical sitcom started life as a TV pilot in Comedy Playhouse, ahead of a run on BBC1 from 1966 to 1971. Selected scripts were revised and re-recorded for Radio 4.

CAST:

The Archdeacon - Robertson Hare

The Bishop - William Mervyn

Reverend Noote - Derek Nimmo

The Dean - John Barron

with Rosalind Adams, Ingrid Bower, Anne Davies and Frank Abbott

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

Produced by David Hatch.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 1971.

0102The Bishop Writes A Sermon1971011220200927 (BBC7)The Bishop has writer's block.

~All Gas And Gaiters was a television ecclesiastical sitcom which aired on BBC1 from 1966 to 1971. It was written by the husband-and-wife team Pauline Devaney and Edwin Apps, with the pilot featuring as a one-off in Comedy Playhouse. Selected scripts were later revised for Radio 4.

The Archdeacon - Robertson Hare

The Bishop - William Mervyn

The Bishop's Chaplain - Derek Nimmo

The Dean - John Barron

The Postman - Frank Abbott

Producer: David Hatch.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 1967.

The Bishop has writer's block. Clerical comedy adapted from TV.

0103The Bishop Meets A Bird1971011920110710 (BBC7)
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An unwelcome visitor threatens the quiet life at St. Ogg's Cathedral.

The ecclesiastical sitcom started life as a TV pilot in Comedy Playhouse, ahead of a run on BBC1 from 1966 to 1971. Selected scripts were revised and re-recorded for radio.

CAST:

The Archdeacon - Robertson Hare

The Bishop - William Mervyn

The Reverend Mervyn Noote - Derek Nimmo

The Dean - John Barron

Stanley Bird - Peter Jones

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

Producer: David Hatch.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 1971.

An unwelcome visitor arrives. Clerical comedy adapted from TV.

0104The Bishop Turns To Crime1971012620201011 (BBC7)The Bishop has to resort to illegality when he loses the Dean's key.

~All Gas And Gaiters was a television ecclesiastical sitcom which aired on BBC1 from 1966 to 1971. It was written by the husband-and-wife team Pauline Devaney and Edwin Apps, with the pilot featuring as a one-off in Comedy Playhouse. Selected scripts were later revised for Radio 4.

CAST:

The Archdeacon - Robertson Hare

The Bishop - William Mervyn

The Bishop's Chaplain - Derek Nimmo

The Dean - John Barron

Mr Stickles - Kenneth Connor

Samuel Tutt - Sam Kydd

Jack - Ronald Forfar

Producer: David Hatch.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 1971.

0105The Bishop Sees A Ghost1971020220201018 (BBC7)Can the Bishop calm the congregation when they get a fright? Stars Derek Nimmo and Robertson Hare.

The ecclesiastical sitcom started life as a TV pilot in Comedy Playhouse, ahead of a run on BBC1 from 1966 to 1971.

Adapted from their TV script by husband-and-wife team, Pauline Devaney and Edwin Apps.

The Archdeacon - Robertson Hare

The Bishop - William Mervyn

The Bishop's Chaplain - Derek Nimmo

The Dean - John Barron

Mrs Pugh Critchley....Joan Sanderson

The Ghost:.. Gerald Cross

Scan ... Ronald Forfar

Producer: David Hatch.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 1971.

0106Only Three Can Play1971020920110717 (BBC7)
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The Bishop, Archdeacon and Bishop's Chaplain regularly enjoy their own board game of imaginary railway journeys - until Noote gets distracted by an attractive neighbour...

The ecclesiastical sitcom started life as a TV pilot in Comedy Playhouse, ahead of a run on BBC1 from 1966 to 1971.

Adapted from their TV script by husband-and-wife team, Pauline Devaney and Edwin Apps.

The Archdeacon - Robertson Hare

The Bishop - William Mervyn

The Bishop's Chaplain - Noote - Derek Nimmo

The Dean - John Barron

Christine - Elizabeth Proud

Mrs Buckley - Sonia Fraser

Granny - Eva Stuart

Producer: David Hatch.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 1971.

Will Noote's playing away ruin the clerics' game? With Derek Nimmo. From February 1971.

0107The Dean Goes Primitive1971021620201101 (BBC7)The Bishop's comfy throne is in peril when the Dean redesigns the interior of the cathedral.

The ecclesiastical sitcom started life as a TV pilot in Comedy Playhouse, ahead of a run on BBC1 from 1966 to 1971.

Adapted from their TV script by husband-and-wife team, Pauline Devaney and Edwin Apps.

The Archdeacon - Robertson Hare

The Bishop - William Mervyn

The Bishop's Chaplain - Derek Nimmo

The Dean - John Barron

The Nurse - Betty Baskcomb

Producer: David Hatch.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 1971.

The Bishop's comfy throne is in peril when the Dean redesigns the cathedral interior.

0108The Bishop Gets A Letter1971022320201108 (BBC7)The Bishop is stung into taking action over poverty in a parish.

The ecclesiastical sitcom started life as a TV pilot in Comedy Playhouse, ahead of a run on BBC1 from 1966 to 1971.

Adapted from their TV script by husband-and-wife team, Pauline Devaney and Edwin Apps.

The Archdeacon - Robertson Hare

The Bishop - William Mervyn

The Bishop's Chaplain - Derek Nimmo

The Perpetual Curate of Stagmarsh - James Hayter

Butler - John Gabriel

The Farmer - Peter Tuddenham

Producer: David Hatch.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 1971.

0109The Bishop Gives A Party1971030220201115 (BBC7)The Bishop is taken with the Dean's sister. However, he has a rival.

The ecclesiastical sitcom started life as a TV pilot in Comedy Playhouse, ahead of a run on BBC1 from 1966 to 1971.

Adapted from their TV script by husband-and-wife team, Pauline Devaney and Edwin Apps.

The Archdeacon - Robertson Hare

The Bishop - William Mervyn

The Bishop's Chaplain - Derek Nimmo

The Dean - John Barron

Miss Chaffer - Nan Munro

Hilary Pugh-Critchley - Naomi Chance

Mrs Pugh-Critchley - Joan Sanderson

Producer: David Hatch.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1971.

0110The Bishop Goes To Town1971030920201122 (BBC7)The Bishop hopes to buy an ancient book at auction to display at St. Ogg's.

~All Gas And Gaiters was a television ecclesiastical sitcom which aired on BBC1 from 1966 to 1971. It was written by the husband-and-wife team Pauline Devaney and Edwin Apps, with the pilot featuring as a one-off in Comedy Playhouse. Selected scripts were later revised for Radio 4.

The Archdeacon - Robertson Hare

The Bishop - William Mervyn

The Bishop's Chaplain - Derek Nimmo

The Dean - John Barron

with Betty Baskcomb, Nigel Lambert and Patrick Tull

Producer: David Hatch.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1971.

0111Give A Dog A Bad Name1971031620110724 (BBC7)
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Confusion reigns when Noote does his aunt a favour - behind the Bishop's back.

The ecclesiastical sitcom started life as a TV pilot in Comedy Playhouse, ahead of a run on BBC1 from 1966 to 1971.

Adapted from their TV script by husband-and-wife team, Pauline Devaney and Edwin Apps.

The Archdeacon - Robertson Hare

The Bishop - William Mervyn

The Bishop's Chaplain - Derek Nimmo

The Dean - John Barron

Mrs Pugh-Critchley - Joan Sanderson

Miss Stephenson - Tania Robinson

Producer: David Hatch.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1971.

Confusion reigns as Noote does his aunt a favour behind the Bishop's back.

0112The Bishop Gives A Shove1971032320201206 (BBC7)The Bishop sees a way to rid himself of the Dean.

The ecclesiastical sitcom started life as a TV pilot in Comedy Playhouse, ahead of a run on BBC1 from 1966 to 1971.

Adapted from their TV script by husband-and-wife team, Pauline Devaney and Edwin Apps.

The Archdeacon - Robertson Hare

The Bishop - William Mervyn

The Bishop's Chaplain - Derek Nimmo

The Dean - John Barron

Dobson - Richard Caldicot

Butler - David Jason

Workman - Richard Griffiths

Producer: David Hatch.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1971.

0113The Bishop Pays A Visit1971033020201213 (BBC7)The Bishop's plan to embarrass the Dean backfires.

The ecclesiastical sitcom started life as a TV pilot in Comedy Playhouse, ahead of a run on BBC1 from 1966 to 1971.

Adapted from their TV script by husband-and-wife team, Pauline Devaney and Edwin Apps.

The Archdeacon - Robertson Hare

The Bishop - William Mervyn

The Bishop's Chaplain - Derek Nimmo

The Dean - John Barron

Producer: David Hatch.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1971.

0201The Bishop Learns The Facts1972072420110731 (BBC7)
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Clerical confusion reigns when Noote's friend asks him to marry her.

Ecclesiastical sitcom which started life on BBC TV.

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

The Archdeacon - Robertson Hare

The Bishop - William Mervyn

The Reverend Mervyn Noote - Jonathan Cecil

The Dean - John Barron

Julia - Jo Kendall

Mary - Betty Bascombe

~All Gas And Gaiters' started life as a TV pilot in Comedy Playhouse, ahead of a run on BBC1 from 1966 to 1971.

Selected scripts were revised and re-recorded for radio.

Producer: David Hatch.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1972.

Clerical confusion reigns when Noote's friend asks him to marry her. From July 1972.

0202The Bishop Takes A Holiday1972073120110807 (BBC7)
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A clerical outing to a dwindling community parish causes chaos.

Ecclesiastical sitcom which started life on BBC TV.

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

The Archdeacon - Robertson Hare

The Bishop - William Mervyn

Noote - Bishop's Chaplain - Jonathan Cecil

The Dean - John Barron

With Doris Hare, George Woodbridge, Betty Baskcomb and Neil McDermott.

~All Gas And Gaiters' started life as a TV pilot in Comedy Playhouse, ahead of a run on BBC1 from 1966 to 1971.

Selected scripts were revised and re-recorded for radio.

Producer: David Hatch.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1972.

0203The Bishop Buys A Car1972080720220206 (BBC7)The Bishop's plan to become a motorist backfires.

Ecclesiastical sitcom which started life on BBC TV.

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

The Archdeacon - Robertson Hare

The Bishop - William Mervyn

Noote - Bishop's Chaplain - Jonathan Cecil

The Dean - John Barron

With Doris Hare, George Woodbridge, Betty Baskcomb and Neil McDermott.

~All Gas And Gaiters' started life as a TV pilot in Comedy Playhouse, ahead of a run on BBC1 from 1966 to 1971.

Selected scripts were revised and re-recorded for radio.

Producer: David Hatch.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1972.

0204The Bishop Gets The Sack1972081420220213 (BBC7)When the BBC suggests making a documentary about St Ogg's, the Bishop sees pound signs.

Ecclesiastical sitcom which started life on BBC 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 BBC1 from 1966 to 1971.

Selected scripts were revised and re-recorded for radio.

Producer: David Hatch.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1972.

0205The Bishop Has A Flutter1972082120220220 (BBC7)Despite the Dean's warning about gambling, the Bishop loses more than he bargained for.

Ecclesiastical sitcom which started life on BBC 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

Lord Ringmould - Ballard Berkeley

Commentator - Malcolm Hayes

Jack Cobb - John Samson

Doctor - Manning Wilson

~All Gas And Gaiters started life as a TV pilot in Comedy Playhouse, ahead of a run on BBC1 from 1966 to 1971.

Selected scripts were revised and re-recorded for radio.

Producer: David Hatch

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1972.

0206The Affair At Cookham Lock1972082820220227 (BBC7)The Bishop and others eagerly await the outcome of a TV drama. Then, the Dean arrives.

Ecclesiastical sitcom which started life on BBC 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

Frances - Kate Binchy

Roger - John Samson

Otto Klein - Manning Wilson

~All Gas And Gaiters started life as a TV pilot in Comedy Playhouse, ahead of a run on BBC1 from 1966 to 1971.

Selected scripts were revised and re-recorded for radio.

Producer: David Hatch.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1972.

0208The Bishop Beats The System1972091120220306 (BBC7)Divine intervention is called for when a precious St Ogg's artefact needs to be sold.

Ecclesiastical sitcom which started life on BBC 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

The Verger - Deryck Guyler

Second Verger - Robin Browne

~All Gas And Gaiters started life as a TV pilot in Comedy Playhouse, ahead of a run on BBC1 from 1966 to 1971.

Selected scripts were revised and re-recorded for radio.

Producer: John Dyas

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1972.

0209The Bishop Entertains1972091820220313 (BBC7)The lovestruck Bishop hopes to pop the question at the cathedral garden party.

Ecclesiastical sitcom which started life on BBC 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

Mrs Pugh-Critchley - Joan Sanderson

Poppy - Betty Huntley-Wright

Geoffrey - Allan Cuthbertson

Mrs Russell - Pat Keene

~All Gas And Gaiters started life as a TV pilot in Comedy Playhouse, ahead of a run on BBC1 from 1966 to 1971.

Selected scripts were revised and re-recorded for radio.

Producer: John Dyas

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1972.

0210The Bishop Gains A Reputation1972072520110814 (BBC7)
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Clerical confusion abounds over the Archdeacon's tell-all book.

Ecclesiastical sitcom which started life on BBC TV.

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

The Archdeacon - Robertson Hare

The Bishop - William Mervyn

The Dean - John Barron

The Bishop's Chaplain - Jonathan Cecil

Mr Brown - Michael Kilgarriff

~All Gas And Gaiters started life as a TV pilot in Comedy Playhouse, ahead of a run on BBC1 from 1966 to 1971.

Selected scripts were revised and re-recorded for radio.

Producer: John Dyas

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1972.

0211The Bishop Buys A Mug2024022520240226 (BBC7)The Bishop and Canon go head-to-head to acquire a rare Minton for their collections.

Ecclesiastical sitcom which started life on BBC TV.

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

This programme is an off-air recording, so it's not the best technical quality – but we hope you enjoy it anyway.

The Archdeacon - Robertson Hare

The Bishop - William Mervyn

The Bishop's Chaplain - Jonathan Cecil

The Dean - John Barron

Mrs Pugh-Critchley - Joan Sanderson

Canon Hodges - Erik Chitty

~All Gas And Gaiters started life as a TV pilot in Comedy Playhouse, ahead of a run on BBC1 from 1966 to 1971.

Selected scripts were revised and re-recorded for radio.

Producer: John Dyas

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 1972.

The Bishop and Canon go head-to-head to acquire a rare Minton for their collections. Stars William Mervyn. From October 1972.

0213When In Rome1972101620110821 (BBC7)
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The Bishop regrets inviting the Dean to his birthday dinner.

CAST:

The Bishop - William Mervyn

The Archdeacon - Robertson Hare

The Chaplain, Noote - Jonathan Cecil

The Dean - John Barron

The Dean's Wife - Joan Sanderson

The ecclesiastical sitcom started life as a TV pilot in Comedy Playhouse, ahead of a run on BBC1 from 1966 to 1971. Selected scripts were revised and re-recorded for radio.

Written for radio by Pauline Devaney and Edwin Apps.

Producer: David Hatch.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 1972.

The Bishop regrets inviting the Dean to his birthday dinner. Written for radio. Stars William Mervyn. From October 1972.

Starring Robertson Hare as the Archdeacon, William Mervyn as the Bishop, Jonathan Cecil as Bishop's Chaplain - the Reverend Mervyn Noote and John Barron as the Dean. With Joan Sanderson as Mrs Pugh-Critchley.

0214The Bishop Is Hospitable1972102320240310/11 (BBC7)A Church Times journalist and an exotic dancer cause havoc in The Bishop's Palace.

~All Gas And Gaiters was a television ecclesiastical sitcom which aired on BBC1 from 1966 to 1971. It was written by the husband-and-wife team Pauline Devaney and Edwin Apps, with the pilot featuring as a one-off in Comedy Playhouse. Selected scripts were later revised for Radio 4.

This programme is an off-air recording, and so does have a few issues with its technical quality – but we hope you enjoy it anyway.

The Archdeacon - Robertson Hare

The Bishop - William Mervyn

The Bishop's Chaplain - Jonathan Cecil

The Dean - John Barron

Toni Rogers - Margaret Woolfit

Producer: John Dyas

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 1972.

A Church Times journalist and an exotic dancer cause havoc in The Bishop's Palace. Stars William Mervyn. From October 1972.

0215The Bishop Gives A Present1972103020110828 (BBC7)
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The Archdeacon's not too keen on celebrating the Dean's silver wedding.

~All Gas And Gaiters was a television ecclesiastical sitcom which aired on BBC1 from 1966 to 1971. It was written by the husband-and-wife team Pauline Devaney and Edwin Apps, with the pilot featuring as a one-off in Comedy Playhouse. Selected scripts were later revised for Radio 4.

This programme is an off-air recording, and so does have a few issues with its technical quality – but we hope you enjoy it anyway.

The Archdeacon - Robertson Hare

The Bishop - William Mervyn

The Bishop's Chaplain - Jonathan Cecil

The Dean - John Barron

Mrs Pugh-Critchley - Joan Sanderson

Producer: John Dyas

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 1972.

The Archdeacon is not keen on celebrating the Dean's silver wedding.

The Archdeacon's not too keen on celebrating the Dean's silver wedding. Stars Robertson Hare. From October 1972.

Starring Robertson Hare as the Archdeacon, William Mervyn as the Bishop, Jonathan Cecil as Bishop's Chaplain - the Reverend Mervyn Noote and John Barron as the Dean. With Joan Sanderson as Mrs Pugh-Critchley.

The ecclesiastical sitcom started life as a TV pilot in Comedy Playhouse, ahead of a run on BBC1 from 1966 to 1971. Selected scripts were revised and re-recorded for radio.

Written for radio by Pauline Devaney and Edwin Apps.

Producer: David Hatch.

0216The Bishop Takes Up Business1972110620240324 (BBC7)The Bishop wheels and deals, but it's his Chaplain who comes out on top.

~All Gas And Gaiters was a television ecclesiastical sitcom which aired on BBC1 from 1966 to 1971. It was written by the husband-and-wife team Pauline Devaney and Edwin Apps, with the pilot featuring as a one-off in Comedy Playhouse. Selected scripts were later revised for Radio 4.

This programme is an off-air recording, and so does have a few issues with its technical quality – but we hope you enjoy it anyway.

The Archdeacon - Robertson Hare

The Bishop - William Mervyn

The Bishop's Chaplain - Jonathan Cecil

The Dean - John Barron

The Man from ‘Everybody's Mother' - Billy Milton

Producer: John Dyas

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1972.

The Bishop wheels and deals, but it's his Chaplain who comes out on top. Stars William Mervyn. From November 1972.

0217The Bishop Keeps His Diary1972111320240331 (BBC7)
The Bishop's 10th anniversary portrait causes a stir. But where will it be displayed?

~All Gas And Gaiters was a television ecclesiastical sitcom which aired on BBC1 from 1966 to 1971. It was written by the husband-and-wife team Pauline Devaney and Edwin Apps, with the pilot featuring as a one-off in Comedy Playhouse. Selected scripts were later revised for Radio 4.

This programme is an off-air recording, and so does have a few issues with its technical quality – but we hope you enjoy it anyway.

The Archdeacon - Robertson Hare

The Bishop - William Mervyn

The Bishop's Chaplain - Jonathan Cecil

The Dean - John Barron

Producer: John Dyas

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 1972.

The Bishop's 10th anniversary portrait causes a stir. But where will it be displayed? Stars William Mervyn. From October 1972.