Episodes
| Series | Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 01 | If The Boot Fits, Share It | 20070727 | 20090729 (R4) | Comedy drama by Christopher Lee, set in a Carmelite monastery where the brown habit is no protection against the problems and temptations of the modern world. Noisy boots, an electric bath chair and a sexy redhead are all hazards along the quirky path to righteousness. And while dutiful Father Michael seeks spiritual guidance, his capable administrator Mave is possibly the real power behind the shrine. Father Bertie - Alfred Molina Brother Martin - Roy Dotrice Father Michael - Martin Jarvis Brother Luke - Darren Richardson Mave - Rosalind Ayres Friars and pilgrims played by Kenneth Danziger, Tracy Pattin, Moira Quirk and Alan Shearman. Directed by Pete Atkin A Jarvis and Ayres production for BBC Radio 4. Father Michael seeks guidance, but administrator Mave is the real power behind the shrine. Sitcom set in a Carmelite monastery |
| 01 | 02 | Long Distance Friar | 20070803 | 20090805 (R4) | Comedy drama by Christopher Lee, set in a Carmelite monastery where the brown habit is no protection against the problems and temptations of the modern world. Father Athanasias is tweaking his bath chair for greater speed. Brother Luke is in training for the marathon, but when the Anglicans suggest a rival entrant the race is really on. Father Bertie - Alfred Molina Brother Martin - Roy Dotrice Father Michael - Martin Jarvis Brother Luke - Darren Richardson Mave - Rosalind Ayres Brother Francis - Alan Shearman Father Lawrence - Kenneth Danziger Directed by Pete Atkin A Jarvis and Ayres production for BBC Radio 4. Brother Luke is in training for the marathon, but the Anglicans suggest a rival entrant. Sitcom set in a Carmelite monastery |
| 01 | 03 | Holy Des Res | 20070810 | 20090812 (R4) | Comedy drama by Christopher Lee, set in a Carmelite monastery where the brown habit is no protection against the problems and temptations of the modern world. Even though the friary has occupied its idyllic riverside setting for over 600 years, it is not protected from the greedy gaze of property developers. And not all the brothers are opposed to the idea of progress. Father Bertie - Alfred Molina Brother Martin - Roy Dotrice Father Michael - Martin Jarvis Brother Luke - Darren Richardson Mave - Rosalind Ayres Father Lawrence - Kenneth Danziger Directed by Pete Atkin. The friary is not protected from the greedy gaze of property developers. Sitcom set in a Carmelite monastery |
| 01 | 04 | Barrow Rage | 20070817 | 20090819 (R4) | Comedy drama by Christopher Lee, set in a Carmelite monastery where the brown habit is no protection against the problems and temptations of the modern world. Brother Luke's past continues to catch up with him and Father Athanasius' carbon footprint has an impact on the friary's weeding and watering policies. Father Bertie - Alfred Molina Brother Martin - Roy Dotrice Father Michael - Martin Jarvis Brother Luke - Darren Richardson Mave - Rosalind Ayres Gemma - Moira Quirk Friars played by Kenneth Danziger and Alan Shearman Directed by Pete Atkin. A Jarvis and Ayres production for BBC Radio 4. Father Athanasius' carbon footprint has an impact on the friary's watering policies. Sitcom set in a Carmelite monastery |
| 01 | 05 | Old Spots Before The Eyes | 20070824 | 20090826 (R4) | Comedy drama by Christopher Lee, set in a Carmelite monastery where the brown habit is no protection against the problems and temptations of the modern world. Unholy writ states that, 'Pig movements must be accompanied by a completed AML2 document. The movement must be reported by the recipient of the animals to their Local Authority within three days of the movement taking place using the appropriate AML form.' And that applies as much to Carmelite friars as to anyone else. Father Bertie - Alfred Molina Brother Martin - Roy Dotrice Father Michael - Martin Jarvis Brother Luke - Darren Richardson Mave - Rosalind Ayres Pilgrims and Friars - Kenneth Danziger, Alan Shearman, Tracy Pattin, and Moira Quirk. Directed by Pete Atkin A Jarvis and Ayres production for BBC Radio 4. Brother Luke suggests that the friary acquires a pig. Sitcom set in a Carmelite monastery |
| 01 | 06 | Nights To Remember | 20070831 | 20090902 (R4) | Comedy-drama by Christopher Lee, set in a Carmelite monastery where the brown habit is no protection against the problems and temptations of the modern world. Brother Butterscotch's Fresh Whip turns out to be a commercial success, but Father Michael's plan to make the lives of the older brothers more comfortable might not be such a good idea. Father Bertie - Alfred Molina Brother Martin - Roy Dotrice Father Michael - Martin Jarvis Brother Luke - Darren Richardson Mave - Rosalind Ayres Directed by Pete Atkin. Father Michael has a plan to make the lives of the older brothers more comfortable. Sitcom set in a Carmelite monastery |
| 02 | 01 | As I Was Braying | 20080813 | Comedy drama by Christopher Lee, set in a Carmelite monastery where the brown habit is no protection against the problems and temptations of the modern world. Brother Luke has returned from his sojourn in Dublin and irritatingly can't stop talking about it. Someone has asked to have his ass blessed. Father Bertie - Alfred Molina Brother Martin - Roy Dotrice Father Michael - Martin Jarvis Brother Luke - Darren Richardson Mave - Rosalind Ayres Father Lawrence - Kenneth Danziger Gwynneth - Moira Quirk Friars and pilgrims played by Matthew Wolf and Alan Shearman. Directed by Pete Atkin. Brother Luke has returned from his sojourn in Dublin and can't stop talking about it. Sitcom set in a Carmelite monastery | |
| 02 | 02 | A Woman's Place | 20080820 | Comedy drama by Christopher Lee, set in a Carmelite monastery where the brown habit is no protection against the problems and temptations of the modern world. The Father Prior can scarcely bring himself to admit to what is troubling him. Meanwhile, Mave would prefer to uncover the mystery of the Second Rule of Paperwork. Father Bertie - Alfred Molina Brother Martin - Roy Dotrice Father Michael - Martin Jarvis Brother Luke - Darren Richardson Mave - Rosalind Ayres Friars and pilgrims played by Kenneth Danziger, Moira Quirk, Matthew Wolf and Alan Shearman. Directed by Pete Atkin. Sitcom set in a Carmelite monastery | |
| 02 | 03 | The Business Of Miracles | 20080827 | Comedy drama by Christopher Lee, set in a Carmelite monastery where the brown habit is no protection against the problems and temptations of the modern world. Everyone seems concerned that Brother Martin's hearing is not as good as it used to be. He has also been missing breakfast. However, as Mave says, seeing is believing. Father Bertie - Alfred Molina Brother Martin - Roy Dotrice Father Michael - Martin Jarvis Brother Luke - Darren Richardson Mave - Rosalind Ayres Friars and pilgrims played by Kenneth Danziger, Moira Quirk, Matthew Wolf and Alan Shearman. Directed by Pete Atkin. Sitcom set in a Carmelite monastery | |
| 02 | 04 | Carbon Dating | 20080903 | Comedy drama by Christopher Lee, set in a Carmelite monastery where the brown habit is no protection against the problems and temptations of the modern world. The Friary needs to take responsibility for its carbon footprint. Bells and books are allowed, but not too many candles. Father Michael has been invited to an important conference, but would his attendance defeat the entire purpose? Father Bertie - Alfred Molina Brother Martin - Roy Dotrice Father Michael - Martin Jarvis Brother Luke - Darren Richardson Mave - Rosalind Ayres Gwynneth - Moira Quirk Friars and pilgrims played by Kenneth Danziger, Matthew Wolf and Alan Shearman. Directed by Pete Atkin. Sitcom set in a Carmelite monastery | |
| 02 | 05 | Yours Sincerely | 20080910 | Comedy drama by Christopher Lee, set in a Carmelite monastery where the brown habit is no protection against the problems and temptations of the modern world. It seems unlikely that the friars would attend an expensive course on How to Look and Sound Sincere, but appearances can be deceptive. Father Bertie - Alfred Molina Brother Martin - Roy Dotrice Father Michael - Martin Jarvis Brother Luke - Darren Richardson Mave - Rosalind Ayres Gwynneth - Moira Quirk Friars and pilgrims played by Kenneth Danziger, Matthew Wolf and Alan Shearman. Directed by Pete Atkin. It seems unlikely that the friars would attend a course on How to Look and Sound Sincere. Sitcom set in a Carmelite monastery | |
| 02 | 06 | Calendar Boys | 20080917 | Comedy drama by Christopher Lee, set in a Carmelite monastery where the brown habit is no protection against the problems and temptations of the modern world. When a famous young artist arrives to paint the pictures for next year's Friary Calendar, tensions arise which give Father Michael more than one reason for concern. Father Bertie - Alfred Molina Brother Martin - Roy Dotrice Father Michael - Martin Jarvis Brother Luke - Darren Richardson Mave - Rosalind Ayres Gwynneth - Moira Quirk Friars and pilgrims played by Kenneth Danziger, Matthew Wolf and Alan Shearman. Directed by Pete Atkin. When a famous artist arrives to paint the pictures for the Friary Calendar, tensions arise Sitcom set in a Carmelite monastery |