On 13 September 1968, "The Voice of the Turtle", the first episode of "Oh, Brother!", was broadcast on BBC1. This British situation comedy was written by David Climie and Austin Steele. The principal roles were played by Derek Nimmo, Felix Aylmer and Derek Francis. Between 1968 and 1970, a total of 19 episodes, each lasting 30 minutes, were produced.
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| Derek Nimmo as Brother Dominic |
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| Felix Aylmer as The Prior Father Anselm |
Synopsis
Brother Dominic (Derek Nimmo) is a well-meaning but inept novice at Mountacres Monastery, whose efforts frequently cause difficulties for the Prior, Father Anselm (Felix Aylmer), and the Master of Novices, Father Bernard (Colin Gordon).…
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| Colin Gordon as Master of Novices Father Bernard and Felix Aylmer as The Prior Father Anselm |
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| Bernard Spear as Brother Jerome and Derek Nimmo as Brother Dominic |
Main cast
- Derek Nimmo as Brother Dominic
- Felix Aylmer as The Prior Father Anselm
- Patrick McAllinney as Brother Patrick
- Derek Francis as Sub Prior Father Matthew
- Edward Malin as Oldest Brother
- Colin Gordon as Master of Novices Father Bernard
- Geoffrey Hibbert as Brother Francis
- John Grieve as Brother Joseph
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| Patrick McAllinney as Brother Patrick |
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| Derek Nimmo as Brother Dominic |
Trivia
- Only eight episodes have survived the BBC’s wiping policy: episode S01E01 and all episodes from series three.
- In 2020, a short clip from the missing series two episode "In the Beginning" was discovered in the VRT archives (formerly BRT). The clip was featured in the television programme "Ziet u er wat in".
- The series was followed by the sequel "Oh, Father!" in 1973.
Opening and Closing Credits Episode 1
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