All in Good Faith
Template:Use dmy dates Template:Use British English Template:Infobox television All in Good Faith is a British sitcom that aired on ITV from 30 December 1985 to 30 May 1988. Starring Richard Briers, it was written by John Kane. All in Good Faith was made for the ITV network by Thames Television.
Synopsis
The Rev Philip Lambe is vicar of All Saints Church in a typical middle England town. Each episode focusses on his role as mediator in various issues between parishioners or resolving the troubles of an individual.
Cast
- Richard Briers - The Reverend Philip Lambe
- Barbara Ferris - Emma Lambe (series 1 and 2)
- Susan Jameson - Emma Lambe (series 3)
- Lydia Smith - Miranda Lambe (series 1 and 2)
- James Campbell - Peter Lambe (series 1 and 2)
- James Cossins - Major Andrews (series 1)
- Robert Bridges - Wilf (series 1)
- Frank Middlemass - Desmond Frank (series 2 and 3)
- T. P. McKenna - Oscar Randolph (series 2)
- John Woodvine - Oscar Randolph (series 3)
Plot
All in Good Faith was written especially for its lead star, The Good Life actor Richard Briers. The series was his first ITV sitcom. He played the Reverend Philip Lambe who, in his middle age, decides to move from his wealthy Oxfordshire parish to one in Edendale, a fictional urban town in the Midlands. He is determined to do things in his new parish and is faced with new problems like homeless people. He is accompanied by his wife Emma, sixteen-year-old daughter Miranda and twelve-year-old son Peter.
Episodes
Series 1 (1985-6)
Series 2 (1987)
Series 3 (1988)
Special (1988)
- Short special as part of ITV Telethon.
DVD release
| DVD | Release date |
|---|---|
| The Complete Series 1 | 21 October 2013 |
| The Complete Series 2 | 21 April 2014 |
| The Complete Series 3 | 9 December 2024 |
| The Complete Series 1 to 3 Box Set | 9 December 2024 |
References
- Mark Lewisohn, "Radio Times Guide to TV Comedy", BBC Worldwide Ltd, 2003
- All in Good Faith at British TV Comedy
External links
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