Season 3

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.

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'.

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

The Bishop is stung by the Dean's accusation that his visits to the diocese are out of date.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.

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

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.

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