All Gas and Gaiters
Series 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.
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5 Seasons • 32 Episodes
25 min per episode
1967 – 1971
Premiered: Tue, Jan 31, 1967
Pauline DelaneyLatest Aired Episode
Season 5, Episode 6: “The Bishop Loses His Chaplain”
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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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robin Nash
Stanley Myers
Robin Nash
Department Leadership Roster
Robin Nash
Director
Robin Nash
Producer
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U: Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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What is All Gas and Gaiters about?
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.
How many seasons does All Gas and Gaiters have?
All Gas and Gaiters comprises 5 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in All Gas and Gaiters?
Key cast members in All Gas and Gaiters include Robertson Hare, William Mervyn, Derek Nimmo.
Who created or directed All Gas and Gaiters?
All Gas and Gaiters was developed and directed by Robin Nash.