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.
All Gas and Gaiters (Season 5)
The Bishop Warms Up (Episode 1)
Air date: 1971-05-13
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Now that the Dean has replaced the annual hymn service with a music festival, there is a need to house the boys' choir. Due to local bylaws, it is down to the Bishop to put them up in his home but he has just had a new central heating system fitted and it makes for a sleepless night for all!
The Bishop Entertains (Episode 2)
Air date: 1971-05-20
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: It's St Ogg's annual garden party, and the Bishop has received a letter from an old friend, Mrs Arnold. After meeting her again recently, he's keen to do what he should have done thirty years ago — propose!
The Bishop Gives a Present (Episode 3)
Air date: 1971-05-27
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: The Dean's silver wedding anniversary is approaching, and he's been dropping rather a lot of hints around St Ogg's as to what he would like as a gift. However, it seems he's got something else for himself...
The Bishop Shows His Loyalty (Episode 4)
Air date: 1971-06-03
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: The Bishop stews in envy as the Dean announces his invitation to preach for at Windsor. When the Dean has an accident in the garden, the Bishop sees an opportunity too good to pass up.
The Bishop Has a Rest (Episode 5)
Air date: 1971-06-10
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: When the Bishop is awoken from his afternoon rest by the sound of the cathedral bells, he's confused as they haven't rang for years. His confusion turns to anger when he hears that the Dean has had the bells restored and intends to hold bell-ringing practice every Saturday afternoon.
The Bishop Loses His Chaplain (Episode 6)
Air date: 1971-06-17
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: When the Bishop decides to spend his money on a new colour television instead of a typist, an overwhelmed Noote resigns. But Noote decides to stay when the Dean's precocious niece is employed to help him!
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