Season 3

1. The Bishop Learns the Facts

It appears that Noote has finally found a girlfriend and the Archdeacon thinks the time is right for the Bishop to tell him the facts of life. But, in reality, Noote has been asked to perform a marriage service for the young lady in question who happens to be an old friend. Once again, the Dean causes chaos with his meddling and the misunderstandings abound.

1969-01-08 • 30 min

2. The Bishop Has a Flutter

The Archdeacon offers the Bishop a chance to make some money by selling him tickets for an OAP raffle. The Bishop is going to the point-to-point horse racing and is encouraged by the Archdeacon to have a bet. But the question of gambling is given a positive spin by the Archdeacon — after all, raffle tickets are technically gambling. The Bishop is now convinced that having a flutter is not real gambling and determines to 'have a bit of fun without losing control'.

1969-01-15 • 30 min

3. The Bishop Is Hospitable

The Dean agrees with St Paul that 'a Bishop should be given to hospitality' but he's taken by surprise at the outcome.

1969-01-22 • 30 min

4. The Bishop Pays a Visit

The Bishop is stung by the Dean's accusation that his visits to the diocese are out of date. In an attempt to teach the Dean a lesson, he decides to visit St Ogg's, in his official capacity, and make the Dean account for every item in the Cathedral's inventory.

1969-01-29 • 30 min

5. The Bishop Takes a Holiday

There is evidence that the Methodists are poaching Anglican congregations so the Bishop decides to fight fire with fire.

1969-02-05 • 30 min

6. The Affair at Cookham Lock

There is great anticipation at St Ogg's when the final episode of a TV thriller is about to be broadcast – but the Dean does not share their enthusiasm and his presence is unwelcome.

1969-02-12 • 30 min

7. The Bishop Keeps His Diary

Keeping a diary should be a very private affair but the Bishop is having trouble keeping his from the Dean.

1969-02-19 • 30 min