May 17, 1966 · 30m
The misadventures of a group of clergymen in the cloisters of a cathedral.
Comedy Playhouse
Comedy Playhouse is a long-running British anthology series of one-off unrelated sitcoms that aired for 120 episodes from 1961 to 1975. Many episodes later graduated to their own series, including Steptoe and Son, Till Death Us Do Part, All Gas and Gaiters, The Liver Birds, Are You Being Served? and Last of the Summer Wine, which is the world's longest running sitcom, having run from January 1973 to August 2010.
Season 5 Episodes
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May 24, 1966 · 30m
Two married sisters living next door to one another are locked in a continuous battle of one-upmanship.
May 31, 1966 · 30m
The Dean of co-educational Sheridan College at the University of Wessex is shocked by the appointment of a new female bursar whom he was once close to.
Jun 7, 1966 · 30m
Elijah Jones believes the world is about to end and plans to build himself an Ark and stock it with stolen animals.
Jun 14, 1966 · 30m
The misadventures of the Maintenance Men at Saracens Manufacturing.
Jun 21, 1966 · 30m
A businessman has to start again when his wife leaves him.
Jun 28, 1966 · 30m
Complications arise in the lives of Ern and Is Conway, proprietors of an unsuccessful dancing school, when Ern forgets their seventh wdding anniversary.
Jul 5, 1966 · 30m
Misadventures of an inept MP.
Aug 2, 1966 · 30m
Advertising executive Thomas Jones finds himself irresistible to women, but would prefer to concentrate on his job and his fiancée Sally.
Season 5 FAQ
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
When did Comedy Playhouse Season 5 premiere?
Comedy Playhouse Season 5 premiered on May 17, 1966.
How many episodes are in Comedy Playhouse Season 5?
Comedy Playhouse Season 5 has 9 episodes.
What is the first episode of Comedy Playhouse Season 5?
The season opens with Season 5 Episode 1, "The Bishop Rides Again". It aired on May 17, 1966.
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