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The Bishop Gives a Shove

Episode 12 of 13

The Bishop sees a way to rid himself of the Dean. Stars William Mervyn and John Barron. From March 1971.

The Bishop sees a way to rid himself of the Dean.

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
Dobson …. Richard Caldicot
Butler …. David Jason
Workman …. Richard Griffiths

Producer: David Hatch.

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

30 minutes

Last on

Sun 6 Dec 2020 08:30

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  • Sun 6 Dec 2020 08:30