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The Bishop Gives a Party

Episode 9 of 13

The Bishop is taken with the Dean’s sister. However, he has a rival. Stars William Mervyn and Robertson Hare. From March 1971.

The Bishop is taken with the Dean’s sister. However, he has a rival.

The ecclesiastical sitcom started life as a TV pilot in Comedy Playhouse, ahead of a run on ´óÏó´«Ã½1 from 1966 to 1971.

Adapted from their TV script by husband-and-wife team, Pauline Devaney and Edwin Apps.

The Archdeacon …. Robertson Hare
The Bishop …. William Mervyn
The Bishop's Chaplain …. Derek Nimmo
The Dean …. John Barron
Miss Chaffer …. Nan Munro
Hilary Pugh-Critchley …. Naomi Chance
Mrs Pugh-Critchley …. Joan Sanderson

Producer: David Hatch.

First broadcast on ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 in March 1971.

30 minutes

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Sun 15 Nov 2020 08:30

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  • Sun 15 Nov 2020 08:30