Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: BBC One
Type: Scripted
Rating: 5.7/10
All Gas and Gaiters
Overview
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.
This production, originally released in 1967, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Comedy genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 5.7 across its 5 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Comedy.
- • Produced in United Kingdom.
- • Original Language: English.
Directed By
Written By
Starring Cast
Robertson Hare
The Archdeacon, The Venerable Henry Blunt
William Mervyn
The Bishop, The Right Reverend Cuthbert Hever
Derek Nimmo
The Chaplain, Rev. Mervyn Noote
Seasons
Specials
1 Episodes • Aired 1966-07-17
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 1
6 Episodes • Aired 1967-01-31
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 2
6 Episodes • Aired 1967-11-24
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 3
7 Episodes • Aired 1969-01-08
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 4
7 Episodes • Aired 1970-04-15
No season overview provided for this season.