All Gas and Gaiters (Season 4)

All Gas and Gaiters is a British television ecclesiastical sitcom which aired on BBC1 from 1966 to 1971. It was written by Pauline Devaney and Edwin Apps, a husband-and-wife team who used the pseudonym of "John Wraith" when writing the pilot. At St Oggs Cathedral is a carefree bishop, an old tippling archdeacon, and an accident-prone chaplain, who all wish to live a quiet bachelor life, but this is continually threatened by the dean, who tries to bring by-the-book rule to the cathedral.

  • Poster for The Bishop Buys a Car

    The Bishop Buys a Car (Episode 1)

    Air date: 1970-04-15

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: When it comes to car shopping, the Bishop can only see one model suitable for him, but the Dean disapproves.

  • Poster for The Bishop Gains a Reputation

    The Bishop Gains a Reputation (Episode 2)

    Air date: 1970-04-22

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: There's concern for the Archdeacon when he isn't feeling himself, and his trip to Harley Street makes the Bishop fear the worst.

  • Poster for The Bishop Loves His Neighbour

    The Bishop Loves His Neighbour (Episode 3)

    Air date: 1970-04-29

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: The Dean has planned a "Good Neighbour Week" but the enthusiasm is muted because it coincides with the Test cricket.

  • Poster for The Bishop Beats the System

    The Bishop Beats the System (Episode 4)

    Air date: 1970-05-06

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: When the Bishop receives a substantial offer for St Ogg's cloak, he sees it as an ideal way of raising funds for clergy widows. However, the Dean is opposed and the Bishop must get past the Cathedral's new security system.

  • Poster for The Bishop Buys a Mug

    The Bishop Buys a Mug (Episode 5)

    Air date: 1970-05-13

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: The Bishop shows his ruthless streak when he looks to add a much desired piece to his art collection.

  • Poster for When in Rome

    When in Rome (Episode 6)

    Air date: 1970-05-20

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: It's the Bishop's birthday and he should be happy but, as usual, the Dean has managed to rob it of its charm.

  • Poster for The Bishop Takes Up Business

    The Bishop Takes Up Business (Episode 7)

    Air date: 1970-05-27

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: When the Bishop decides to become a bit more enterprising, he finds it more difficult than he thought...

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